We’re proud to support the Department for Education’s solar rollout

Schools and colleges across the UK are facing increasing pressure to do more with less.

Budgets are stretched, costs remain unpredictable and every spending decision matters.

That's why we believe school budgets should be focused on creating opportunities for young people, not disappearing into rising energy bills.

Every pound a school saves on energy is a pound that can be invested back into education. Into facilities, resources and experiences that help develop the next generation of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, artists and sporting superstars.

It's a simple idea, but an important one.

That’s why we're proud to be part of the Department for Education's solar rollout.

The Department for Education's solar rollout is designed to help schools reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions and improve long-term energy resilience.

At HDM Energy, we're supporting that vision by making solar accessible to schools and colleges that may otherwise struggle to fund major energy projects.

For us, this isn't about selling solar panels. It's about helping schools to get back energy certainty.

One of the biggest challenges facing schools today is managing unpredictable costs. Energy prices can fluctuate dramatically, making budgeting and long-term planning far more difficult than they should be.

We believe schools deserve a better way.

That's why we've developed a simple model that helps schools gain greater control over one of their largest and most unpredictable costs: energy.

Let's be honest. Most school leaders aren't looking to become solar experts.

They're focused on supporting students, managing budgets and delivering the best possible outcomes for their school community.

That's where we come in. Our role is to remove the barriers that often stop schools exploring renewable energy. We fund, design, install and maintain the system.

Schools simply benefit from the electricity it generates with:

• No complicated project to manage.
• No maintenance responsibilities.
• No large upfront investment.

Just a simpler way to access lower-cost electricity and gain greater certainty over future energy costs.

At HDM Energy, we're not here just because we think that solar is great. We're here because schools deserve better energy choices.

Energy should help organisations plan with confidence, not create uncertainty.

By helping schools reduce their dependence on volatile energy markets, we're giving them greater confidence in their future costs and helping them keep more of their budgets focused where they belong: in education.

That's the real value. Not just lower energy bills today, but greater certainty for tomorrow.

Every school is different, but our model is designed to help education providers benefit from:

• Savings of up to 30% on electricity costs from day one
• Price fixed for the contract
• No upfront capital investment
• No maintenance burden
• Lower exposure to energy market volatility
• Improved sustainability performance
• A trusted partner who stays involved beyond installation

Most importantly, it allows schools to focus on what matters most: supporting students and building for the future.

• We understand that schools need more than a supplier.
• They need a partner they can trust.
• That's why we take a consultative approach to every project.
• We listen first. We advise second.
• We'll take the time to understand your site, your energy use and your objectives before recommending anything.
• We’ll offer honest advice and a shared goal of helping schools keep more of their budgets focused on education.

We're proud to support the Department for Education's solar rollout and help schools gain greater certainty over their energy future.

You can read the Department for Education announcement here:

If you'd like to explore what's possible for your school or college, we'd be happy to have a conversation.