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Solar Panel Installation for Kent Schools

Serving 600+ schools across Kent with holiday-only installation, full curriculum integration, and government funding support. 45 successful installations and counting.

45
Kent Schools Powered
£680,000
Total Kent Savings
320 tonnes
CO₂ Reduction
1750
Annual Sunshine Hours

Kent Education Solar Landscape

Kent County Council oversees one of England's largest education authorities with over 600 schools serving 240,000+ pupils. Following Kent's climate emergency declaration in 2019, there's unprecedented support for renewable energy projects across the county's educational institutions.

Schools across Canterbury (CT postcodes), Maidstone (ME postcodes), Tunbridge Wells (TN postcodes), and Dartford (DA postcodes) are experiencing energy cost increases of up to 300% since 2021. Our Kent-specific solar solutions are helping schools combat these rising costs while delivering exceptional educational benefits.

Kent's unique advantage includes its position as England's sunniest county, with 1,750 annual sunshine hours - significantly above the UK average of 1,493 hours. The county's south-facing coastal position and proximity to the English Channel creates optimal conditions for solar energy generation.

Why Kent Schools Choose Solar

  • Highest UK solar irradiance levels
  • KCC climate emergency support
  • Grammar school STEM integration
  • Strategic M20/M2/A2 access

Local Authority Support

  • Kent Climate Change Risk Assessment
  • Streamlined planning for schools
  • Kent Environment Strategy 2024
  • Local renewable energy targets

Kent School Success Stories

Real results from schools across Canterbury, Maidstone, Ashford, and Dartford

Canterbury, CT1Secondary

Canterbury Academy

£25,000
Annual Savings
100kWp
System Size
23.5 tonnes
CO₂ Saved
4.8 years
Payback
"The solar installation has transformed our energy costs while providing incredible learning opportunities."
- Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, Headteacher
Installed: Easter 2024 | 1100 pupils
Maidstone, ME16Grammar

Maidstone Grammar School

£18,500
Annual Savings
75kWp
System Size
17.6 tonnes
CO₂ Saved
5.2 years
Payback
"Outstanding service and the A-Level physics integration has exceeded expectations."
- Dr. Michael Thompson, Headteacher
Installed: Summer 2024 | 950 pupils
Dartford, DA1Primary

Dartford Primary School

£12,000
Annual Savings
50kWp
System Size
11.8 tonnes
CO₂ Saved
5.8 years
Payback
"The children love watching the live solar data and learning about renewable energy."
- Miss Emma Clarke, Headteacher
Installed: Easter 2024 | 420 pupils

Kent Areas We Serve

Comprehensive coverage across all Kent districts with local installation teams based in Maidstone and Canterbury

Canterbury

45
schools served
CT1-CT21

Maidstone

52
schools served
ME14-ME20

Ashford

38
schools served
TN23-TN30

Dover

31
schools served
CT14-CT17

Tunbridge Wells

44
schools served
TN1-TN4

Medway Towns

67
schools served
ME1-ME8

Dartford

35
schools served
DA1-DA4

Gravesend

28
schools served
DA11-DA13

Transport & Installation Access

Major Route Coverage

  • • M20 corridor (Ashford to M25)
  • • M2 corridor (Canterbury to Rochester)
  • • A2 corridor (Dover to London)
  • • M25 junction areas

Installation Teams

  • • Maidstone depot (central Kent)
  • • Canterbury base (east Kent)
  • • 30-minute response to all locations
  • • Local authority partnerships

Kent's Solar Advantage

Optimal Weather Conditions

Annual Sunshine Hours1,750 hours
UK Average1,493 hours
Optimal Panel Angle51.2°N latitude
Average Solar Irradiance950 kWh/kWp

Why Kent Leads the UK

  • South-facing coastal position

    Maximizes solar exposure throughout the day

  • Channel proximity benefits

    Higher wind speeds improve panel cooling efficiency

  • Minimal weather disruption

    Lower rainfall and snow coverage than UK average

Ready to Join 45+ Kent Schools Already Saving?

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