Solar PV is a source of renewable energy that can save you money on your electricity bills, protect you against future electricity price increases, and reduce your carbon emissions. Solar PV can also be a valuable curriculum aide, bringing STEM and climate change action to life.

The cost-of-living crisis has seen electricity bills increase significantly and this has placed school revenue budgets under significant pressure. In this guide, we hear from schools that are reaping rewards from solar PV by saving thousands of pounds off their electricity bills. It also outlines local-authority-recommended options to deliver solar PV on your school – even if you don’t have the funds to invest.

Every school has the potential to benefit from renewable energy. If you are interested in moving forward with installing solar PV on your school, project development and procurement support could be available from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Please contact your local authority in the first instance to find out more.

The document contains the following content:

• Introduction – Why solar PV? Why now?
• About solar PV – Let’s sort the facts from the myths
• Routes to installation – What are the options and how do they differ?
• Next steps – You’re interested. What next?
• Financial assumptions and modelling – Financial assumptions and modelling
• Glossary of terms