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Solar Panels for Schools & Educational Facilities

Educational savings with £180m government funding available

Typical System Size
30-150kW
Investment Range
£25,000-£115,000
Typical Payback
3-5 years

Schools are ideal candidates for solar installation, with suitable roof spaces, daytime electricity consumption, and strong educational benefits. The UK government has committed £180m in funding to support school solar installations as part of net-zero targets.

Solar installations provide teaching opportunities, reduce operating costs, and demonstrate environmental leadership to students and parents. With many schools built in the 1960s-1980s with flat roofs, retrofit potential is significant.

Key Benefits for Schools

Government Funding

£180m funding pool available specifically for educational solar installations

Reduced Budget Pressure

Lower energy costs free up budget for teaching resources and staff

Educational Value

Real-time monitoring provides STEM learning opportunities

Community Leadership

Demonstrate environmental commitment to students, parents, and local community

How It Works: From Quote to Generation

Our streamlined process gets your schools generating clean energy as quickly as possible

Step 1

Free Site Survey

Our engineers assess your roof, shading, electrical infrastructure, and energy consumption patterns to design the optimal system.

Step 2

Detailed Proposal

You receive a comprehensive proposal with system design, projected generation, financial modelling, and ROI calculations.

Step 3

Professional Installation

Our MCS-certified installers complete the work with minimal disruption to your business, typically within 3-7 days.

Step 4

Monitoring & Support

We set up 24/7 remote monitoring and provide ongoing maintenance to ensure peak performance for 25+ years.

Typical ROI for Schools

Schools benefit from strong returns on solar investment due to high daytime energy consumption and large available roof areas. Here is a typical example based on current UK electricity rates.

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Example: 50kW System

System size50 kW
Installation cost~£50,000
Annual generation42,500 kWh
Annual savings£12,750 - £15,300
Payback period3.3 - 3.9 years
25-year net profit£268,750+

Based on 30p/kWh grid rate, 75-85% self-consumption. Excludes tax benefits.

Finance Options

No Upfront Cost? No Problem.

We offer multiple financing routes so every schools business can benefit from solar, regardless of available capital. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) let you start saving from day one with zero upfront investment.

Cash purchase for maximum ROI (20%+ annual returns)
PPA with zero upfront cost (save 10-30% immediately)
Lease and hire purchase options available
100% capital allowance for tax savings
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0%
VAT on Solar
100%
Capital Allowance
£0
Upfront (PPA)
25+
Year Lifespan

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about solar panels for schools

Solar Panels for Schools Across the UK

We install solar panels for schools in every major UK city. Find your nearest installation team.

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