🎉 £80M Government Funding Available for School Solar | Holiday-Only Installation | 200+ Schools Powered

Solar Panel Installation for Derby Schools

Serving 190+ schools across Derby and Derbyshire with holiday-only installation, full curriculum integration, and government funding support. 18 successful installations and counting.

MCS Certified
DBS Checked Teams
Holiday-Only Installation
£80M Gov Funding
School Solar Hotline
0800 SCHOOL SOL
Open Now
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
18
Derby Schools Powered
£17,100
Average Annual Savings
1434
Annual Sunshine Hours
190+
Schools in Derby

Derby Education Solar Landscape

Derby City Council oversees 190+ educational institutions across Derby, serving over 52,200 pupils. Following Derby Climate Emergency Declaration 2019, there's unprecedented support for renewable energy projects across the region's schools.

Schools throughout Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Ripley, Heanor, Belper are experiencing energy cost increases of up to 300% since 2021. Our Derby-specific solar solutions are helping schools combat these rising costs while delivering exceptional educational benefits across DE postcodes.

Derby's strategic location with excellent transport links via M1 motorway, A38 to Birmingham, A52 to Nottingham, Derby railway stationenables our installation teams to serve all schools efficiently. The region's 1434annual sunshine hours provide optimal conditions for solar energy generation.

Why Derby Schools Choose Solar

  • Excellent solar irradiance levels in Derbyshire
  • Derby City Council climate support
  • Comprehensive curriculum integration
  • Strategic transport access via M1 motorway

Local Authority Support

  • Derby Climate Change Strategy
  • Sustainable Derby Programme
  • Derbyshire Green Schools
  • D2N2 Energy Hub

Derby School Success Stories

Real results from schools across Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Ripley, Heanor, Belper

Derby, DEIndependent

Derby Grammar School

£24,500
Annual Savings
100kWp
System Size
"The solar installation supports our engineering excellence programme perfectly."
Derby, DESecondary

Noel-Baker Academy

£20,600
Annual Savings
85kWp
System Size
"Our students are inspired by studying renewable energy through our own solar system."
Derby, DEPrimary

Ravensdale Primary

£16,200
Annual Savings
60kWp
System Size
"The children love monitoring our solar panels and learning about clean energy."

Derby Areas We Serve

Comprehensive coverage across all Derby districts with local installation teams

Chesterfield

Full coverage area

Ilkeston

Full coverage area

Long Eaton

Full coverage area

Ripley

Full coverage area

Heanor

Full coverage area

Belper

Full coverage area

Transport & Installation Access

Major Route Coverage

  • • M1 motorway
  • • A38 to Birmingham
  • • A52 to Nottingham
  • • Derby railway station

Local Landmarks

  • • Near Derby Cathedral
  • • Near Derby Museum
  • • Near Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
  • • Near University of Derby

Frequently Asked Questions - Derby

How much does solar panel installation cost for schools in Derby?

Solar installation costs in Derby typically range from £40,000-£150,000 depending on school size. However, with Great British Energy funding and Salix Finance options, many schools pay nothing upfront and see immediate savings on their energy bills.

What areas in Derby do you cover?

We serve all schools across Derby including Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Long Eaton and surrounding areas. Our installation teams are strategically located to provide rapid response times throughout Derbyshire.

How quickly can you install solar panels at our Derby school?

We guarantee holiday-only installation to avoid disrupting education. Most Derby school installations are completed in 3-5 days during Easter or summer holidays. We're currently booking for Easter 2025.

Ready to Transform Your Derby School's Energy Future?

Join 18+ schools across Derby already saving money and educating the next generation