What people say about us

"Every school in the UK should have solar. This is such a good initiative"

Jonathon Porritt

Environmental campaigner and writer

"I couldn’t speak more highly of you. I never thought I’d be excited to get the electricity bill in, but actually it will be great to see the savings we are making as a school. Thank you!"

Lynsey Tonge

Senior Administrator, Abingdon Primary School

"Very impressed with the project and great balance of environmental and educational benefits which should really make a difference"

Tim H

Investor into Solar for Schools CBS

"What could be more important - as we move towards the middle part of the 21st century - than equipping our young people, so that they can go into the world and understand the importance of sustaining an environment which will allow them, and future generations, to prosper…?”

Richard Jones

Headteacher - Accrington St Christopher's CE High School

"Our aim is that what we save on energy can instead be spent on better school resources, more equipment and life experiences for all children"

Abbas

Year 6 pupil, Adderley Primary School, Birmingham

"It’s a great project. Solar is a huge opportunity to do good for the climate and school budgets"

Paul Mackie

East Suffolk Council

"Many schools teach about sustainability but don't act upon it. At the moment, we at Henry Maynard are the minority. We hope that very soon that every school will take this issue as seriously as we do".

Bella Govan-Waitt

Year 4 student, Henry Maynard Primary School

"I think it's relatively rare these days that we come across projects and initiatives that genuinely are win-win-win for absolutely everybody who's involved in them. But I think this is one of those initiatives"

Helen Hayes MP

MP for Dulwich & West Norwood, Chair of Select Committee for Education

"Solar for Schools has proven to be a very worthwhile and high-impact initiative, inspiring our children to become informed, responsible citizens in line with the Global Goals'.

Afzal Hussain

Teacher and Governor, Adderley Primary School

"The children loved the workshop and were incredibly engaged! They found it interesting and listened well throughout. The adults also found it fascinating, engaging and interesting. The outdoor element was also fantastic for engaging our children!"

Emma Smallwood

Teacher, Mowmacre Hill Primary School

"I loved helping to build the kit! It was fun learning about all the different appliances we use every day and how many watts they need to work."

Finley

Year 6 pupil, Greenmeadow Primary, Torfaen - South Wales

"It was a real joy to visit St Mary’s Primary School and see the Solar for Schools project in action. The children were full of enthusiasm and curiosity, and it was great to hear how much they’ve learned about saving energy and the benefits of solar panels. I’m proud to support this important project"

Liz Twist MP

MP for Blaydon & Consett

"The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about solar panels and were especially enthusiastic about building the circuits. The session gave them a clear understanding of what solar energy is, how it works, and why it's such a positive choice for the future"

Lucy Pears

Assistant Head, Parkland Primary

"The Solar for Schools project was a really positive experience for our school. It made me feel proud to be part of a school that cares about making a difference to the environment. Having the opportunity to work with the Solar for Schools team, politicians and others just showed how ambitious we can be

Abdullah Malik

Year 12 student, Shireland Collegiate Academy

"Great interaction and activities. The children were fascinated! Thank you so much"

Gemma Dickerson

KS2 Teacher, Woodland Community Primary, S. Wales

"A super important topic for children presented in an interesting and accessible manner. Thank you!"

Lisa Line

Vice Principal, Lightwoods Primary School

"The Solar for Schools programme brought wider benefits to our school communities, supporting our Academy Trust in our ongoing commitment to making schools part of the solution"

Andy Smith

Head of History & Politics at Shireland Collegiate Academy