Solar Panels For Schools

Eligible schools can get solar panels installed for free.

Solar panels for schools grants are available through the Schools Photovoltaic Programme.

This scheme will fund installation of systems up to 6kWp.

This system size is made up of approx. 14 roof-top solar panels.

The system must be installed by an SEAI registered solar installer, like Ohk energy.

Our in-house grant coordinators are available to assist with the entire grant process.

There is no cost to install school solar panels.

Eligible schools can have solar installed completely free under the Schools Photovoltaic Programme.

There is a limit on the system size – 6kWp.

For more details, get in touch with us below.

Step1. Start with SEAI registered commercial contractors

SEAI registration helps ensure best practice, tax and insurance compliance.

The SEAI website will help you find registered commercial contractors. A good place to start is their “Find Grants and Contractors” page.

Complete lists of registered contractors may be available, depending on the specific service.

For example, the complete list of SEAI registered solar installers, including Ohk energy (may still be listed as NRG Panel, Energy Panel and/or JFW Renewables), can be found here – select “non domestic” to see commercial solar installers.

To avail of grants, installations must be completed by an SEAI registered installer.

While SEAI registration helps ensure contractors meet certain conditions, SEAI does not endorse any specific contractor.

More due diligence is required.

Step 2. Check for ISO accreditation

ISO accreditation indicates a contractor’s commitment to maintaining high standards in operations and management practices.

This helps ensure you choose a partner that’s reliable, has consistent quality, and adheres to best practices. In turn, this reduces the risk of a subpar installation and after-sales support.

Here at Ohk energy, we are proud of our triple ISO accreditation.

Step 3. Find references and reviews

Reviews provide insights into a solar installer’s service quality, which helps ensure you choose the best partner for your school.

Negative reviews, or even hidden reviews, can indicate potential issues or concerns.

Here at Ohk energy, we’re proud of our exceptionally high review ratings.

Ohk energy is a new brand. While some customers have already published independent reviews, the volume isn’t as high as you’d expect for a company as large and as active.

As of writing, JFW Renewables scores 4.9/5 from 395 independent customer reviews on Google Reviews.

NRG Panel scores 4.6/5 from 498 reviews on Trustpilot, and 4.8/5 from 316 reviews on Google Reviews.

Step 4. Ask about warranties and business partners

Additionally, to find the best solar panel installer for schools ask about:

• Their warranties (product and workmanship warranties, e.g., Ohk energy offers 5-year workmanship warranties and use the highest quality products with market leading warranties, like a 25-year product warranty & 30-year performance warranty on solar panels).
• Their business partners (e.g. Ohk energy are Electric Ireland’s & Harvey Norman’s official partner).

This, combined with the previous steps above, will help you identify the best solar panel installer for your school.

The best solar panels for schools are high-efficiency, durable, Tier 1, N-Type, bifacial, monocrystalline panels with a class A fire rating, and long-term product and performance warranty.

The solar panels must also be suitable for the Irish climate, so wind tolerance, operational temperature, etc., must be considered.

Also, in addition to solar panels, the complete solar system must be considered.

Here at Ohk energy, we install the best solar panels and complete solar solutions, as standard.

There are planning permission exemptions for solar panels on rooftops of educational buildings, industrial buildings, farms, community and businesses, along with several other buildings.

More details on planning permission exemptions can be found here.

In short, it depends but 1-2 days is common.

The exact duration varies from school to school. Factors such as the type of system, number of panels, building size, roof type, etc. all impact installation duration.

For some context, a school solar installation can take roughly the same amount of time as it does for a typical domestic installation – these can take less than a day with minimum disruption.

Larger projects take longer to complete. However, we can schedule an increase in manpower which can reduce installation times.

We can work with you on timelines and provide a more accurate estimation of duration. Complete the form below to see how long it’d take to get your school running on free clean energy.