DfE PPA Pause Lifted — Schools Can Proceed

Cheaper electricity for schools. Zero upfront cost.

NorthGrid Energy connects schools, NHS trusts, and councils with fully funded rooftop solar — saving 30–40% on electricity bills from day one, with no capital investment required.

80%
Of UK schools lack solar
£0
Upfront cost to schools
30–40%
Typical bill reduction
25yr
Guaranteed savings term

How It Works

We handle the complexity so you don't have to. Four simple steps from first conversation to cheaper electricity.

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We Assess Your Site

We analyse your building's roof space, orientation, energy consumption, and suitability using satellite imagery and energy benchmarks. Completely free, no obligation.

2

We Match You With a Funder

We connect you with an accredited solar delivery and funding partner who will install, own, and maintain the system at zero cost to you.

3

Solar Gets Installed

Your delivery partner handles everything: design, planning permission, installation, and grid connection. Typically completed during school holidays to minimise disruption.

4

You Save Money Immediately

You buy cheaper solar electricity from your own roof at a guaranteed discount to grid prices. No debt, no maintenance, no risk. Savings from day one for 25 years.

Built for the public sector

We specialise in organisations with large roofs, high daytime electricity use, and tight budgets — exactly the profile that benefits most from funded solar.

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Schools & Academies

From standalone primaries to Multi-Academy Trusts with 50+ sites. We understand school budgets, DfE requirements, and the PPA approval process for state-funded schools.

Typical saving: £25,000–£80,000/yr
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NHS & Healthcare

Hospitals and healthcare facilities operate 24/7 with massive electricity demand. Rooftop solar with battery storage can significantly reduce costs while supporting NHS sustainability targets.

Typical saving: £45,000–£200,000/yr
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Councils & Public Buildings

Leisure centres, libraries, council offices, and community buildings. We work with local authorities to identify portfolio-wide solar opportunities across their estates.

Typical saving: £15,000–£100,000/yr

What is a Power Purchase Agreement?

A PPA is the simplest way to get solar on your building with zero capital investment. Here's what it means for you.

  • No upfront cost whatsoever. The funding partner pays for everything — design, installation, equipment, and grid connection.
  • No debt on your balance sheet. You don't borrow money. You simply buy cheaper electricity from the panels on your roof.
  • No maintenance responsibility. The funder owns the panels and is responsible for all servicing, monitoring, and repairs for the full 25-year term.
  • Immediate savings from day one. Your PPA rate is typically 30–40% below current grid electricity prices, with protection against future price rises.
  • Ownership option at end of term. After 25 years, you can acquire the system for a nominal fee, extend the agreement, or have it removed.

Typical Secondary School Savings

System size 90 kWp
Annual generation 76,500 kWh
Current annual electricity cost £70,000
Annual saving under PPA £25,000–£40,000
25-year lifetime saving £1,000,000–£1,500,000
Upfront cost to school £0

The numbers speak for themselves

The UK government is investing billions in public-sector solar. Schools and hospitals that act now will benefit the most.

£255m
Government investment in solar for schools, NHS sites and military facilities
Great British Energy Solar Partnerships Scheme
£1bn
Committed to community and public-sector clean energy projects through the Local Power Plan
Great British Energy Local Power Plan 2026
£112k
Saved by local North Lincolnshire schools in a single year after installing rooftop solar
North Lincolnshire Community Energy

Find out what your building could save

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Let's talk about your building

Whether you're a school business manager, MAT estates director, or council energy lead — we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Details

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Serving: Schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts, NHS trusts, local councils, FE colleges, and public-sector buildings across Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, Hull, East Riding, and the wider Humber region.