Public Sector
Public Sector solar panels and energy storage
Solar PV systems for Public Sector organisations
Solar carports for Public Sector organisations
Battery Storage for Public Sector buildings
Solar thermal for Public Sector buildings
Finance for clean energy technology in the Public Sector
- Self-Financing
- Asset Finance
- Smart Ease Payment Plan
- Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- Community Funding
Key benefits of solar and storage for the Public Sector
Greater Energy Security and Resilience: Solar power and energy storage enhances energy security, reducing dependence on the grid and safeguarding against outages — especially important for maintaining life-saving equipment in hospitals and critical services provided or overseen by local authorities.
Cost Savings and Financial Security: Solar energy can help public sector organisations offset their energy costs. You can effectively forward-buy your electricity at around 5p per unit – a figure that includes estimated operations and maintenance costs.
Future-Proofing Facilities: Solar installations can ensure public buildings are fit for the future from a sustainability standpoint, particularly when the bulk of the Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs) begin to expire from 2025.
Carbon Footprint Reduction: Investing in solar energy helps reduce the carbon footprint of the public sector, supporting the NHS, local authorities, and other public bodies in achieving their climate and sustainability goals.
Climate Action Stewardship: The public sector has an opportunity to demonstrate climate leadership in their respective communities, practicing what they’re preaching in terms of net zero targets, by investing in renewable energy solutions, including solar.
Solar in Action: Bristol City Council
Solar for Schools Programme
Solarsense worked closely with Bristol City Council to help deliver what was at the time, the largest solar for schools programme in the UK. In total 35 schools throughout Bristol received a solar PV installation, combining to produce 550kWp. The combined installations are predicted to save the local authority more than £60,000 per year.
Each project differed in size depending on the available roof space and orientation. Solarsense worked collaboratively with all the schools to identify the most disruptive elements of the works and put in place a schedule which minimised impact on the school working day. The installations were completed quickly and with little or no impact on the children’s learning.
Due to the number of individual parties involved with the installations, Solarsense developed a unique ‘Illustrated Method Statement’ which would demonstrate exactly what the installation would entail. This could then be made available to personnel at the school, its teachers, boards and governors, shared within the council and used as precise instruction to engineers and installers. As part of the scheme, Solarsense included a data logger and weather station on each installation, so that the schools could collect and monitor the solar data as part of their curriculum.
Your trusted clean energy partner
Established in 1995, Solarsense has completed more than 20,000 renewable energy installations and is responsible for powering some of the UK’s leading organisations. We have worked with a wide range of public sector clients throughout the UK including; Portsmouth and Wiltshire Council, Avon Fire & Rescue Service, South Bristol Community Hospital and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.
We are fully accredited solar panel experts who hold an excellent health and safety record. By choosing to work with Solarsense, you can be assured of realistic assessments, honest financial projections and transparent project management from our expert team. We take the time to understand your project and ensure that the clean energy system we provide will deliver what we have projected to meet your specific needs.
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Why choose Solarsense as your clean energy partner?
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Everything you need to make an informed decision
Are all Solarsense operatives qualified and do they carry CSCS cards as standard?
Our installation team all hold the relevant CSCS and site safety cards.
Can my business continue to operate during a solar panel installation?
Yes, in most cases installing solar panels will not affect your business operating as normal. For obvious reason we advise that schools, academies and other educational institutes install their solar PV system outside of term times if possible.
Can you install solar panels top a roof containing asbestos?
The simple answer is yes. However, as a professional company with a high regard for health and safety, there are procedures that we must follow. If there is a perceived risk we will arrange for a specialist company to take samples and test them. The turn-around from the laboratory on this is 3-4 days. If asbestos is found we will still be able to complete the installation, however, we will have to add a small premium to the cost of the job to cover respiration equipment, full-body suits, gloves and shoe covers for all workers.
Is Solarsense accredited for health & safety?
Solarsense has demonstrated compliance with the CHAS standards in line with SSIP Core Criteria and UK H&S Legislation and has been awarded accreditation to the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015. In addition to health and safety accreditation, Solarsense has also demonstrated full compliance with the following 6 modules of PAS 91: Financial & Business Standing, Environmental Impact & Sustainability, Quality Management, Equal Opportunities & Diversity, Anti-Bribery & Corruption & Modern Slavery.
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