How we help schools

From initial development to finding funding, we will work with at every step...

We can help you get solar panels for your school, look after the system, figure out funding options and provide engaging and relevant sustainability education for your students.

You can help reach CO₂ national targets by acting locally.

Decarbonise faster with education

We engage students in the solar development process right from day one.

At no extra cost, we involved the students from the design process, through to the installation and then help them understand the data of their system, and what it means for their school's own carbon footprint and energy bills.

This means students take real ownership of their school’s solar system. Once the solar is working and commissioned, we run lessons and workshops. Not just for the first year, but for the 25 years that that system will last.

Students that learn about decarbonisation can persuade parents and others to take action. Carbon saving can thus be 10x greater than the impact from the solar panels alone.

"It’s all about involving the students. It’s absolutely essential that young people have a hands-on approach”.
Ann Flaherty - UK Director, Solar for Schools

Stephen Popple, Assistant Head of Hollybush Primary School

Finding the right funding options

With a variety of funding options, we can find the best way for you to fund your solar projects, to make decarbonisation a reality. Systems can be:

a) Funded and owned by the school outright.

b) Funded by not-for-profit community benefit societies, such as the Solar for Schools CBS.

c) Funded through a combination of the two.

These societies are created specifically to support schools, are managed by us but are governed by directors elected by the schools. Any surplus is used for the benefit of the schools.