Case Study - Solar canopy installation at the Pastures School.

The Pastures Primary School - Narborough - Leicester - Solar Canopy Installation.

The Pastures Primary School wanted to ensure their pupils were able to access outdoor learning all year round by installing a canopy using their capital budget. Our Sales advisor met the Headteacher, Mrs Mannion, and completed a thorough site visit. He suggested one of our freestanding Qube canopies as the best option for their needs. However, as The Pastures Primary School is an eco school he recommended they take part in our pilot scheme and upgrade to a solar canopy.

Inside2Outside is the only UK canopy provider able to offer solar canopies to schools. This revolutionary product provides free electricity to schools which sign-up for the feed-in tariff so can really help to reduce expensive overhead costs whilst also providing a covered outdoor learning area.

Mrs Mannion, the Headteacher, commented "I wanted a canopy to provide a covered area for outdoor play and for us a solar canopy was a win win situation, we got a canopy with PV for a surprisingly small difference in price".

She continues "Initially we were really sceptical about I2O claims regarding the thin-film solar panels working effectively in low light levels and not needing direct sunlight. However we are really pleased with our solar canopy and the electricity generated is significantly better than our expectation and outperforms our traditional glass solar panels. The governors and I would recommend it to other schools, and are even interested in having another one installed – along with a covered walkway!