Our Solar Power Project

Gedling Climate Change Group is inviting you to join in Our Solar Power Project-getting solar panels on roofs!

Putting solar panels up on roofs helps tackle the climate crisis and saves money.

Community Buildings and Schools

Businesses 

Installing solar panels on roofs helps tackle the climate crisis and crucially for businesses saves money. Increasing energy costs in the summer due to usage of air conditioning and fans, and in the winter high heating costs, means significant pressure on budgets. This can be offset by the use of solar energy. 

By generating electricity which doesn't rely on oil or gas, carbon emissions are reduced and so are your bills. What's not to like!

You can check out if your building is suitable for solar panels on Solar Wizard (https://solarwizard.or.uk)

Funding:

In terms of funding, you might be available for support from The Big Solar Coop https://bigsolar.coop/get solar if your roof is suitable for their scheme. They would essentially lease the roof and install solar panels. The capital costs and ongoing maintenance operational costs would all be covered by the Big Solar Coop. Saving on electricity bills would be around 20%!

If your company funds the installation of solar panels then you will immediately reduce your energy consumption and your energy bills. Installers will have detailed information on costs and savings. Potentially, there are also taxable discounts available such as the Annual Investment Allowance, Capital Allowances, VAT Relief and Business Rate Exemptions.

For clarity, Gedling Climate Change Group is a voluntary organisation dedicated to raising awareness of climate change and working to reduce the use of fossil fuels. We have absolutely no pecuniary interest in this project.

Also, we are not experts! But we can facilitate developments, provide information and put you in touch with appropriate experts and companies. For example, Gedling Climate Change Group can work with you to put you in touch with approved local installers to give you quotes. (However, it is beyond our remit to guarantee suitability, performance or outcome).