Welcome to Solar for Schools powered by Big Dutchman, solar engineering at its best.
We provide electricity generation with photovoltaics or solar cells that convert the sunlight into electricity. Our solutions for schools can be used as a stand-alone or as a back-up power source for when the grid is unavailable. The Solar for Schools solutions include battery storage for greater self-sufficiency in energy consumption and have been proven to reduced energy costs.
Why Solar for Schools?
Cost Savings
No matter which community you serve, making your school more cost-efficient is key to long term sustainability.
Power Independence
Key to any good education is consistency. Solar offers a seamless education experience when grid failure occurs.
Future Orientation
Solar enables your school to future-proof energy requirements regardless of short-term energy solutions.
Environmental Impact
Solar reduces your school's carbon footprint with sustainable clean energy.
Long Term Sustainability
The Big Dutchman Solar solutions require minimal maintenance providing a sustainable long-term energy source for years to come.
Environmental Leadership
By investing in Solar for your school you are demonstrating environmental leadership to school and community stakeholders.
How we work
Big Dutchman Solar follows several steps in determining your energy requirements. These steps include:
Step 1: Site Evaluation
Our team visits your school to identify the exact energy requirement needed including peak energy usage and energy load.
Step 2: Helioscope Solar evaluation
Utilising state-of-the-art annual weather and satellite data of your school, our team is able to accurately predict the correct placement of solar panels on your property to ensure solar energy provision year round.
Step 3: Finance Solutions
At Big Dutchman Solar we believe that green energy should be accessible to academic institutions. We work with your finance committee and council to find a financing model that best suits your needs for solar installation.
Step 4: Custom Installation
At Big Dutchman Solar for Schools, no two installations are the same. We work with your grounds team to ensure that the installation is as unobtrusive as possible, dovetailing with current systems and back-up power.m visits your school to identify the exact energy requirement needed including peak energy usage and energy load.
Step 5: Ongoing Maintenance and Support
The Big Dutchman Solar for schools team provides a maintenance package as part of the initial costing to ensure that your solar solutions continue to perform optimally into the future.
Book a Consultation
Would you like a consultation? Contact us or fill in our form and one of our solar solutions specialists will contact you.
Solar for Schools stands on the shoulders of Big Dutchman, a German based organization that has been passionate about sustainable business since 1938.
Starting in the agriculture sector, Big Dutchman has built a powerful global brand where sustainability and ecological responsibility are at the forefront of what we do.
With a commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology, Big Dutchman continues to lead the way in promoting environmentally conscious energy practices within a variety of industries including education.
This focus on sustainable energy solutions not only benefits the planet but also ensures the long-term viability of the organizations we work with.
Through strategic partnerships and continuous research, Big Dutchman Solar strives to create a harmonious balance between meeting the growing demands of the agriculture, education and business industries, while preserving the delicate ecosystem balance upon which all of these industries depend.
As a trailblazer in sustainable solar energy solutions, Big Dutchman Solar sets a precedent for other industry players to follow, reinforcing the idea that a thriving future for agriculture, education and business is intertwined with responsible and eco-friendly practices.
