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Leading Independent School

St Hugh's School

System Size
149 kWp
Business Model
Ownership
Industry
Education
Location
Oxford, UK

  • The Partnership

    This rooftop solar system at St Hugh’s School is the first major project delivered through our collaboration with EIC Partnership. The installation was made possible through Electron Green’s lease-to-own model, with zero upfront cost.

    This project shows how schools can integrate renewable energy solutions seamlessly and within budget, all while turning sustainability into an interactive learning experience. Using Electron Green’s SAM dashboard, pupils can track live solar generation, measure carbon savings, and connect lessons in science and maths to real-world impact. Together, Electron Green and St Hugh’s are preparing students for a greener, more energy-conscious future.

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"It's a business no-brainer. Energy prices are going to continue to rise, and installing solar means that these unfortunate back of house costs can be redirected into something more worthwhile. It's all part of our sustainability drive and using Electron Green's SAM software in our lessons means the children can see impact in real life. Electron Green do an exceptionally good job, it's one of the most seamless installs I've seen."

Alistair Hamilton

Bursar, St Hugh's School

System Size
149 kWp
First Year Projected Savings
£28,896
Total Projected Savings in 25 Years
£1,036,052
Year 1 Generation
125,498 kWh
Reduced Grid Demand
27%
Total Carbon Savings in 25 Years
626 tonnes
Roof Area Covered
663 sq m
Number of Modules
332
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  • The Industry

    In the UK, schools are not only places of learning but also important community hubs – and they face growing challenges from rising energy costs and increasing pressure to cut carbon. Running ICT suites, catering facilities, heating and lighting across large estates makes schools highly energy-intensive. While many schools are embedding sustainability into the curriculum, powering those lessons with renewable energy brings the subject to life in a way textbooks cannot.

    Like many in the education sector, St Hugh’s had considered solar but were cautious about the time, cost and disruption it might bring. Electron Green’s lease-to-own model made it possible to design and install the rooftop solar system during school holidays, with zero upfront cost and no disruption. With just 20% of UK schools having solar to date, projects like this show how the sector can unlock significant savings, reduce emissions, and inspire pupils – turning sustainability from theory into practice.