Solar for Schools CBS
Renewable Energy - Bonds
Investment Raised
£9,333,070
Solar Schools Funded
168
Students Educated
+85,000
Tonnes of CO2 Avoided
5,936
The Solar for Schools Community Benefit Society Ltd is a not-for-profit that provides the upfront funds to install solar panels on schools, making dramatic savings on energy bills and reducing their carbon footprint, while educating students on the power of renewables and sustainable living.
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Forecast return
5.5%
Bond
5 years
Minimum investment
5.5%
Solar for Schools CBS Limited
Society no. 7364
Essex, UK
Incorporation date: 08 July 2016
Take action against climate change by funding solar panel installations on up to 20 UK schools.
Empower the next generation with practical, hands-on experience to better understand the challenges of climate change and how solar and other renewable technologies will change the way we live and work for the better.
Save schools money on energy bills by generating their own clean energy, which is cheaper than mains electricity.
Earn you a potentially tax-free return Your investment will target 5.5% and can be held within an IFISA for potential tax-free returns*
Your money will
The bigger picture
Installing solar panels on schools makes sense. As well as generating cleaner and cheaper energy, students get to experience solar energy first-hand with real-time data feeds, interactive lessons and workshops; not just as a one-off but for the lifetime of the solar system, helping inspire them to take positive action which will improve their world.
Solar for Schools CBS’ long-term goal is to equip every school in the UK with solar panels and deliver sustainability education for all pupils.
To date, Solar for Schools CBS has generated over 24,200 MWh of solar electricity. This has mitigated 4671 tonnes of CO₂; equivalent to 1000 homes’ electricity use for an entire year.
Solar for Schools CBS has provided energy education to over 160,000 pupils, giving valuable insights into the future of renewable energy generation and inspiring more young people to join the fight against climate change.
Over 100 schools are on the Solar for Schools waiting list and more are joining each week.
*IFISA eligibility depends on investors' individual tax status and current legislation.
Solar for Schools have also directly raised £294k from 4 investors.
Where your money goes
What your money will do
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Every £1 million raised in investment will fund new solar systems on 15 – 20 UK schools.
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The schools will save money on their energy bills, with each saving between £150,000– £350,000 over the next 25 years.
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The panels will provide on-site clean energy generation helping increase the UK’s energy independence.
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All schools will receive decarbonisation education support, including engaging on-site wokshops, online graphs and data from the panels that are linked to maths and physics lessons.
