Cameron House is a specialist care home supporting 30 older people living with dementia, located in a quiet residential area just two miles from Inverness city centre. Designed around a central courtyard garden and complemented by extensive enclosed outdoor spaces, the home provides a calm, safe, and supportive environment for residents to move freely and enjoy time outdoors.
As a care facility with consistent energy demand throughout the day, Cameron House was well suited to benefit from on‑site renewable generation. The project forms part of a wider programme to decarbonise CrossReach buildings across Scotland while protecting frontline services from rising energy costs.
The installation was completed in March 2026 and was delivered as part of a CARES‑funded, community‑owned energy model, enabling long‑term social, financial, and environmental benefits.
The installation delivers strong environmental benefits while reducing reliance on grid electricity:
By generating clean electricity on‑site, Cameron House is reducing carbon emissions while helping stabilise energy costs for essential care services.
The solar PV system at Cameron House was designed in line with RC62 guidance as far as practicable, ensuring high safety standards and compliance with building insurance requirements across the CrossReach estate. To ensure quality and consistency, the installation was independently inspected by an external Clerk of Works during delivery and upon completion, confirming full alignment with the approved design and workmanship standards.
The solar PV system at Cameron House was developed under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) structure, with Eco‑Congregation Scotland owning the solar PV asset and selling clean, lower‑cost electricity directly to CrossReach.
This project was supported by CARES funding, allowing multiple CrossReach sites to be delivered under a shared community ownership framework. The model ensures:
This collaborative approach demonstrates how CARES funding can unlock scalable, practical solutions for charities operating energy‑intensive buildings.
