Solar panels for the education sector
How schools, academies and educational institutions can benefit from installing solar panels.
Solar panel installation made simple
Our expert solar consultants design and install solar arrays that meet your energy demands. We work closely with you to make sure installs are completed with minimal disruption to your site and the student experience, making the whole process as streamlined as possible.
Benefits of a Good Energy solar installation
Acheive payback within 4 years
Earn back the cost of your array through bill savings and export earnings, then enjoy free electricity.
Save on electricity costs
Good Energy Solar customer, E-ACT academy trust, saves over £270,000 a year.
Get paid for your export
Benefit from enhanced export rates when you sell your excess electricity to Good Energy.
Reduce carbon emissons
A typical installation (77kWp) saves 11 tonnes of CO2 per year.*
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Educational case studies
E-Act Academy Trust
Good Energy installed solar panels totalling 1.32MWp across 12 schools in the E-Act Multi Academy Trust.
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Solar panels for schools and academies: more reasons to install
Reduce the upfront cost with funding support
The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme aims “to reduce emissions from public sector buildings by 75% by 2037” and has launched funding rounds every year since launching in 2020.
Join thousands of schools committing to help tackle climate change
Campaigns such as Let’s Go Zero see thousands of schools working together to reduce their carbon emissions. Access support with finding funding for retrofits and energy upgrades such as installing solar panels.
Support education in renewable energy technology and sustainability
With climate change becoming part of the curriculum and a growing concern for young people and their families, solar panels provide a visible example of a technical climate solution.
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Solar installations to suit the needs of your business
Optimised for maximum performance
Many customers choose SolarEdge optimised systems, designed to protect the output of your system even if some panels experience a drop in generation.
Designed for easier, cost-effective maintenance
Get your system back up and running with minimal disruption. In-built safety functionality allows faults to be easily isolated and repaired. Discuss maintenance packages with your Good Energy Solar consultant.
Add battery storage for greater energy independence
Store electricity to use at peak times and further reduce your demand for grid electricity.
Full support with planning, approval and grid connection upgrades
We will work with you to manage any necessary upgrades required by your local Distribution Network Operator.
*Based on grid electricity having a carbon intensity of 162g/kWh (average for 2023).