Cut Energy Costs and Decarbonise Your Estate

Budgets are tight and carbon reporting is here. Kensington Systems now offers rooftop solar and solar canopies - and we'll show you exactly how much you could save on electricity while reducing Scope 2 emissions in line with your Carbon Reduction Plan.

End-to-end delivery with minimal disruption

Once your project is signed off, we'll deliver the installation seamlessly, from rooftop solar to canopy installation, working with your site teams to ensure the highest standards of health and safety while minimising operational disruption. Our qualified, MCS-accredited electricians ensure all electrical work is completed to the highest standard.

And once complete, Kensington Systems is there to help you keep your system well-maintained and producing cost and carbon savings in line with your goals.

Trusted experts in the education sector

Kensington Systems has built up decades delivering canopies and outdoor learning spaces across the UK, including with integrated solar.

More than rooftop

When roofs can't take PV (which is common for schools with older buildings), our solar canopies unlock energy generation without roof load.

Fast, no-obligation modelling

Our professional PV modelling software provides rapid, accurate estimates of cost savings, payback times and CO₂e reduction.

End-to-end solution

We'll help you with the whole process, from design and permissions to installation and aftercare.

Case study

Cleeve School

Cleeve School opted to add 40 solar panels to a new SpaceMax dining canopy, providing not only covered dining space for over 200 students but reducing their energy bills at the same time.

Rooftop Solar Panels

Popular for good reason, rooftop solar panels offer:

Lowest cost per kWp (on sound, newer roofs) with shorter payback time
Fast installation
Low visual impact

Solar Canopies

Solar canopies can serve as playground or dining canopies, walkways and carports.

Perfect for when existing roofs are old, fragile or complex
Provides covered outdoor space for school activities while generating power
Helps to scale solar capacity to meet school carbon reduction targets as not limited by roof space

Case study

Three Peaks Academy

With 50 solar panels installed on a new playground canopy, Three Peaks Academy has create a new covered outdoor space for children while cutting carbon emissions and energy bills.