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

Solar Panel Installation for Edinburgh Schools

Serving 350+ schools across Edinburgh and Scotland with holiday-only installation, full curriculum integration, and government funding support. 27 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
27
Edinburgh Schools Powered
£17,800
Average Annual Savings
1240
Annual Sunshine Hours
350+
Schools in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Education Solar Landscape

City of Edinburgh Council oversees 350+ educational institutions across Edinburgh, serving over 108,000 pupils. Following Edinburgh Net Zero by 2030, there's unprecedented support for renewable energy projects across the region's schools.

Schools throughout Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead are experiencing energy cost increases of up to 300% since 2021. Our Edinburgh-specific solar solutions are helping schools combat these rising costs while delivering exceptional educational benefits across EH postcodes.

Edinburgh's strategic location with excellent transport links via M8 to Glasgow, M9 to Stirling, A1 to England, Edinburgh Waverleyenables our installation teams to serve all schools efficiently. The region's 1240annual sunshine hours provide optimal conditions for solar energy generation.

Why Edinburgh Schools Choose Solar

  • Excellent solar irradiance levels in Scotland
  • City of Edinburgh Council climate support
  • Comprehensive curriculum integration
  • Strategic transport access via M8 to Glasgow

Local Authority Support

  • Edinburgh Climate Strategy
  • Sustainable Edinburgh Programme
  • Scottish Green Schools
  • Energy Efficiency Scotland

Edinburgh School Success Stories

Real results from schools across Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead

Edinburgh, EHIndependent

George Heriot's School

£26,500
Annual Savings
110kWp
System Size
"The solar installation aligns perfectly with our environmental education programme."
Edinburgh, EHSecondary

Boroughmuir High School

£23,200
Annual Savings
95kWp
System Size
"Our Higher Physics students now have access to real-world renewable energy data."
Edinburgh, EHPrimary

Sciennes Primary School

£16,800
Annual Savings
65kWp
System Size
"The solar panels have become a central part of our environmental learning programme."

Edinburgh Areas We Serve

Comprehensive coverage across all Edinburgh districts with local installation teams

Livingston

Full coverage area

Musselburgh

Full coverage area

Dalkeith

Full coverage area

Penicuik

Full coverage area

Bonnyrigg

Full coverage area

Loanhead

Full coverage area

Transport & Installation Access

Major Route Coverage

  • • M8 to Glasgow
  • • M9 to Stirling
  • • A1 to England
  • • Edinburgh Waverley

Local Landmarks

  • • Near Edinburgh Castle
  • • Near Royal Mile
  • • Near Arthur's Seat
  • • Near Holyrood Palace

Frequently Asked Questions - Edinburgh

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

Solar installation costs in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh do you cover?

We serve all schools across Edinburgh including Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith and surrounding areas. Our installation teams are strategically located to provide rapid response times throughout Scotland.

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

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

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