Benefits of installing solar panels
What is solar PV?
Many schools have solar photovoltaic (solar PV) panels which produce energy from sunlight.
The panels reduce both the school's electricity consumption from the national grid and its carbon emissions. Electricity produced from solar panels produces very little carbon.
Solar PV works well for schools as they produce most energy around midday which is when a school typically uses most energy.
Potential benefits for your school
Your school doesn’t have solar panels.
If you do get solar panels installed, don’t forget to let us know at hello@energysparks.uk so that we can configure them for your school.
Installing solar panels could reduce the electricity you consume from the national grid by 33% each year.
What should you do next?
If you are interested in getting solar PV installed at your school you should:
- Speak with a specialist who can assess the existing roof space in terms of space available and structural integrity.
- You can ask for specialist advice from qualified installers listed on the MCS website.
- Investigate funding sources for solar panels.
