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School Solar Savings Calculator

Calculate your school's potential savings, environmental impact, and funding options with our comprehensive solar calculator.

School Details

Typical range: 50 to 2,000 pupils

£

Include electricity costs only

Affects solar irradiance calculations

Recommended System

120kWp

Estimated 480 solar panels required

Financial Impact

£10,200

Annual Savings

£850

Monthly Benefit

14.1 years

Payback Period

£255,000

25-Year Savings

Environmental Impact

26.6

Tonnes CO2/year

664

Lifetime CO2 Saved

114,000

kWh Generated/year

114

Cars Off Road Equivalent

Installation Details

System Size120kWp
Estimated Cost£144,000
Installation Time3-5 days
Warranty25 years

Available Funding Options

Based on your school type and location, these funding programmes may help cover your installation costs.

Great British Energy

Eligible

£144,000

Government grant covering up to 100% of costs

Could reduce your costs by 100%

Salix Finance

Eligible

£144,000

0% interest loan repaid from savings

Could reduce your costs by 100%

Local Authority Grant

Eligible

£57,600

Regional funding varies by location

Could reduce your costs by 40%

What These Numbers Mean for Your School

These estimates are based on typical UK school installations. A free on-site assessment will provide figures tailored to your exact building, roof, and energy usage.

MCS Certified

All installations carried out by vetted, MCS-certified partners

Holiday Only

Every installation completed during school holidays with zero disruption

Free Assessment

No cost and no obligation site survey with detailed savings report

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Trusted Partners

We work alongside a network of specialist solar installers across the UK. Whether your project is a factory roof, a school campus, or a hotel chain, our trusted partners deliver the same quality and reliability we're known for in Yorkshire.

Sola UK

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Midland Solar

MCS-certified solar panel installers covering the Midlands region. Experts in residential and commercial solar energy systems.

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Factory Solar Installations UK

The UK's dedicated factory solar installer. Specialists in large-scale industrial roof installations with zero production disruption.

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Hotel Solar Solutions

Purpose-built solar energy systems for the UK hospitality sector. Helping hotels slash energy costs while meeting sustainability targets.

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Agricultural Solar Panels

Solar energy solutions designed specifically for UK farms and agricultural buildings. Ground-mount and barn roof specialists.

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Commercial Solar Panel Installation

Full-service commercial solar installation covering all business types. From survey to switch-on, a complete commercial solar partner.

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School Solar Panel Experts

Helping UK schools reduce energy bills and carbon footprints with tailored solar panel systems and Salix finance guidance.

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Warehouse Solar Installations

Solar panel specialists for distribution centres and warehouses. Maximising large flat roof spaces for optimal energy generation.

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Yeers

Hull and Yorkshire specialists in commercial solar installations, building retrofits, and heat pump systems. Delivering comprehensive clean energy solutions for businesses.

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