Huis Ebenhaeser is an elderly care facility serving previously disadvantaged communities in and around Stellenbosch. The facility accommodates 120 residents of which 80% are frail. To reduce operating costs and meet sustainability objectives, the facility has implemented a solar renewable system for domestic hot water. The system comprises Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) panels that provide both a thermal output of 19.25 kWth and an electrical output of 4.9 kW. Additionally, the system includes a heat pump for backup and an energy-efficient distribution and circulation system to minimize thermal losses.