Solar Panels for Schools
There are many reasons why solar panels are a great investment for schools, and many locally are looking into the benefits of solar not just for financial reasons but also to improve energy efficiency and teach children about their environmental impact and how to reduce it.
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Benefits of Using Solar Panels for Schools
Schools often have large, open buildings such as sports halls and theatres. The open space is great for bustling student events and games of basketball, but not so great for energy usage. The cost of heating and powering such large spaces is enormous, consuming a huge amount of energy. Adding solar panels to the roof of a building like these can dramatically reduce the energy used both by creating renewable energy and improving the efficiency of the energy system overall.
One local solar installation in St Peters School in East Yorkshire saw a brilliant improvement in costs by installing solar panels on both sports halls. The two systems are set to save over £600,000 in energy costs during the course of their lifetime. Any school installing solar panels to their buildings can expect to save a fortune on costs over the systems lifetime, and due to the high energy usage of schools, the payback periods will be generally very short. For example, St Peters School’s payback period for both systems in total is only 2 years and 11 months.
By installing a renewable energy systems such as solar panels, you’ll be supporting any work towards earning an Eco-schools award. The Eco-schools green flag award is given to schools that put measures in place to help the environment, and is a great thing to get school children involved in. You can find out more about the Eco-schools award on their website.
Considering Solar Panels for Your School?
If you’re considering solar panels for your school, we’ll be happy to chat to you about your requirements. Our team is always on hand to answer questions and offer expert advice to customers, both commercial and residential.
Some of the ways we can support you throughout are:
- A professional team to discuss your options and best suited technology.
- System design & energy generation estimates.
- Commissioning and set up of the software for a smooth transition to your new system.
- Support even beyond the installation with remote monitoring of your system to ensure you continue to get the very best generation and maximise your investment
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SOLAR PV KEY INFORMATION
- Investment returned in as little as three years
- Bespoke solution designed specifically for your school
- Roof mounted and ground mounted systems available
- In roof and on roof options provided
- Low maintenance products
- Lifespan of around 25 years
- Black out back up available
- Can be integrated with commercial heat pumps to provide maximum efficiencies as part of a complete renewable energy solution
Bespoke Solar Panels for Schools - We're Here For You
We know that the decision to install solar panels to your school is one that isn’t taken lightly, so we pride ourselves on supporting you throughout the whole process. Our team will work closely with you to fully understand your school property and use their substantial knowledge and experience to design a solution that meets your needs. Your school is unique and our solutions are too, therefore we offer a range of quality commercial solar panel products that can be installed in isolation or combined with our other products to offer an integrated renewable energy system. So if your looking for solar panels for schools then get in touch with the expert solar panel specialists at Pure Renewables.
support
Our customer service is key, so we’ll spend time talking to you about your school and understanding your individual requirements.
Plan
One of our experts will come and visit your school property to conduct a site survey and/or a roof survey to gather all of the information and dimensions we need.
Design
Our engineers will design a bespoke solution specifically for your school and specify the products that will provide you with the best return on investment.
install
All elements of the installation will be managed by Pure Renewables and conducted in an approach which minimises disruption to your schools property.
Manage
The commissioning and software set up will be completed for you, ensuring a smooth transition to your new renewable energy technology.
Service
Our warranty and servicing package is included with your solar panel purchase, so we’ll remain on hand to support you with any requirements you may have.
Questions? Get in touch today and talk to one of our solar panel experts!
We Are Here for You
At Pure Renewables, our dedication revolves around delivering state-of-the-art solar energy systems to residential and commercial customers in Hull and the Humberside region. We harness the most recent innovations in solar panel installation, solar inverters, and battery storage to empower you in producing your own electricity, paving the way for numerous benefits and saving you money on your schools energy bills!
Be assured that our methodology revolves around a no-obligation quote policy, granting you the freedom from any undue pressure. Furthermore, our friendly team of experts based at our office in Hull are readily available to provide you with invaluable advice and answer any questions you may have.
Case Studies
Check out some of our recent case studies from solar panel projects across the Yorkshire region, including the previously mentioned St. Peters School Solar Panel System Installation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our offices are based in Hull and Bristol and our solar panel installation services are offered across the North East and the South West of the UK. Though we do focus on providing solar panels in the areas around Hull and Bristol, we are more than happy to travel, so get in touch if you would like to make an enquiry.
Solar electricity systems capture the sun’s energy using photovoltaic cells. The cells don’t need direct sunlight to work, they can still generate electricity on a cloudy day, but generate more electricity in stronger sunshine. The cells convert the sunlight into electricity, which can be used to run household appliances and lighting.
The power of a PV cell is measured in kilowatts peak (kWp). That’s the rate at which it generates energy at peak performance in full direct sunlight during the summer.
You can find out more about how solar panels work in our article ‘How Do Solar Panels Work?’.
Solar panels are lightweight and highly adaptable. With most schools have roofs with low pitches, the direct in which they face is less of an issue. However, ideally south, south-east or south west facing roof space that isn’t shaded. Given the size of most schools, finding a suitable location isn’t a problem.
Generally, installations fall under permitted development rights so planning permission for solar panels for schools is not required. However if we were looking to install a ground mounted system and your school is listed we would likely have to get planning permission in advance. Talk to one of our experts today and we can review your particular Schools requirements.
Solar panels are robust and carry warranties of 10-15 years, depending on the manufacturer.
Solar PV panels have no moving parts and need little maintenance, you’ll just need to keep the panels relatively clean and make sure trees don’t begin to overshadow them. Panels are mounted at an angle and in most cases, rain water is sufficient to keep them clean and ensure optimal performance.
Of course! We take pride in providing the very best solar installation solutions for both residential and commercial projects. You can see some of the many solar panel installations we have completed in the past on our Case Studies page. If you have any questions at all, please give our friend team a call at 01482 646005 or email us at info@purerenewables.co.uk.