Fully Funded Solar & Heat Pump Solutions for Schools
Clean Energy. Zero Cost. Lower Bills.
TI installs and maintains solar panels on your school, completely free of charge. You can simply buy the electricity generated (no obligations), at a 15% discount to your current energy bills — while working towards net zero.
Our Simple 5-Step Process
The TI School Solar Model
Simple. Free. Compliant.
TI funds, installs, owns and maintains the solar PV system on your school's roof. You simply buy the electricity you use at a guaranteed discount — no tendering headache, no capital commitment, no technical risk.
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TI Installs & OwnsFull solar PV system funded, installed and maintained by TI at zero cost to the school
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School Buys at 15% OffLong-term Power Purchase Agreement — school buys onsite power behind the meter at a guaranteed discount
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Net Zero ProgressOn-site renewable generation reduces grid dependency and carbon footprint immediately
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No ExclusivitySchool keeps its existing grid supplier — simply buys the cheaper solar electricity when it is being generated
Why Schools Choose TI
Four Reasons This Works for Schools
Whether you are a standalone school or a multi-academy trust, the TI model is designed to deliver immediate financial and environmental benefits with no administrative burden.
Free Installation & Maintenance
TI funds, installs, and maintains the full solar system on your roof at no cost to the school. TI handles installation, maintenance, and insurance, with no burden on your estates team.
15% Cheaper Energy
Buy the electricity we generate at 15% below your current supplier’s rate, with a cap and floor for long-term budget certainty. The school keeps its existing grid supplier for any top-up imports, with no exclusivity.
Decarbonise Your School
Generate clean, renewable energy on-site and reduce your school’s carbon footprint. On-site solar supports net zero targets and sustainability reporting, while giving pupils a real example of green energy in action.
Upgrade Gas Boilers to Heat Pumps
As part of the project, TI helps schools switch from gas to electric with a discounted heat pump alongside solar. Installed as a standard boiler upgrade under a JCT contract, scheduled around school hours.
Contract Structure
Two Simple Contracts. Full Transparency.
To keep things simple, transparent and compliant with MAT procurement and land rules, TI uses just two standard contracts — both aligned with DfE guidance and public-sector procurement frameworks.
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Site & Access AgreementGives TI the rights to install and operate the solar PV on your roof. School retains full building ownership at all times.
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Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)Defines how the school buys the electricity generated. Price indexed with a cap & floor. No exclusivity — school keeps its existing grid supplier
How the Contracts Flow
DfE Compliant
Both contracts follow standard public-sector procurement frameworks and DfE land consent guidance. Structure is compatible with the Academy Trust Handbook. School never locked in — clear termination & buyout options included.
So Upgrade Your Gas Boilers for Heat Pumps
As part of the wider project, TI supports the school in transitioning from gas to electric with a discounted CapEx heat pump when paired with solar. Use your cheaper solar electricity to heat the school at a fraction of the running cost.
✓ Managed as a routine boiler upgrade under a standard JCT contract
✓ Fully funded, installed and commissioned by TI
✓ Scheduled around school operations to minimise disruption
✓ Future grants for boiler replacement can fund additional heat pumps
Discounted CapEx
Transition from gas to electric with a reduced CapEx heat pump when paired with solar.
Cut Gas Bills
Powered by your discounted solar electricity. Reduce gas consumption dramatically and lower your carbon footprint.
Hassle-Free
Managed as a routine boiler upgrade under a standard JCT contract. Scheduled around school hours.
Compliance & Procurement
Fully Compliant — Nothing for You to Worry About
The TI school solar model is structured to be straightforward for MATs and maintained schools, meeting all relevant public-sector requirements as standard.
Public procurement framework compatible — no complex tendering required
DfE land consent guidance followed — simple, standard site & access agreement
Transparent pricing with cap & floor — auditor-friendly, no hidden liabilities
Schools keep their existing grid supplier for imports — there is no exclusivity. You simply buy the cheaper solar electricity when it is being generated on your roof, saving 15% on that portion of your bills immediately.
Your Point of Contact
Meet the TI Schools Team
Our team has been carefully curated to combine technical, financial and procurement expertise. Get in touch directly with the people leading the schools programme
Ready to Make Your School Energy Smart?
