Solar Panels at Brooke Priory School | Brooke Priory | Oakham

Solar Panels at Brooke Priory School

A hugely exciting project is underway at Brooke Priory School. During February half term Horisun Renewable Energy installed solar panels on the school roof.

Our new 49-kW solar photovoltaic system is a cornerstone of our commitment. Generating around 44,000 kWh of clean electricity annually - one-third of our energy needs - it will cut our carbon footprint by over nine tonnes of CO₂ each year, equivalent to planting more than four hundred trees. Beyond reducing costs, this project provides pupils with a real-world example of sustainable technology in action.

In the 2026-27 academic year, we will be able to use the solar project within our teaching and learning: by collecting data and measuring the positive environmental impact.