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Rooftop solar for schools, businesses and farms

Cheaper, cleaner electricity with no upfront cost, and benefits for your community.

Prodrive's community owned rooftop solar installation by Low Carbon Hub, Oxfordshire
A man waving from above a solar panel roof installation.

Turn daylight into savings

Is your school, business or farm ready to cut its energy bills, reduce its carbon footprint and support local community projects? By hosting rooftop solar panels with Low Carbon Hub, you can do all three, with no upfront cost.

We’re a community-owned company. Local people invest in the panels we install, you buy the clean electricity they generate at a discount, and our surplus goes back into community projects. Your roof becomes part of something bigger.

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What we offer

  • No setup or running costs: We cover the costs of design, installation, and management, so you can benefit from renewable energy with zero financial outlay.
  • Affordable clean energy: Use the energy generated directly on-site at a discounted rate, reducing both operational costs and carbon emissions.
  • Fully managed service: We take care of everything – from installation and maintenance to insurance – or a dependable, fully managed solution.
  • Positive local impact: All profits from Low Carbon Hub’s solar arrays go to community benefit, funding projects across Oxfordshire that further cut carbon emissions.

Who is this ideal for?

We’re looking to work with businesses, schools and farms with:

If you’re not sure whether you meet these requirements, just get in touch and we can help.

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Solar success across Oxfordshire

Discover how we’re making a difference across Oxfordshire, from schools to businesses and more. Watch this short video showcasing one of our largest solar PV installations at Norbar Torque Tools, and explore other inspiring projects in our case studies.

Read more solar success stories

Rooftop solar for me just seems to be a no-brainer – there’s nothing to lose. There’s no visual impact, there’s nothing for anyone to object to, and it produces lower cost power in an environmentally friendly way, so with environmental concerns being ever increasing on the corporate agendas, there’s just nothing not to like about it.

Catherine Rohll, Norbar Torque Tools Ltd

Ready to find out more?

Download our brochure [PDF] to find out more about how hosting a community solar array works.

If your business, school, village hall, or any other type of organisation meets the criteria for hosting rooftop solar panels, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply fill in the short contact form below and we’ll get back to you.

Alternatively, please contact us on info@lowcarbonhub.org or call 01865 24609

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Download our brochure (PDF)

How it works

1. Feasibility assessment

We begin with a no-obligation assessment of your site, estimating potential savings and carbon reductions.

2. Custom proposal and design

Following assessment, you’ll receive a proposal with projected cost savings, a system design, and a draft lease for review.

3. Agreement and surveys

Upon agreeing to initial terms (non-binding), we carry out any necessary surveys at no cost to you.

4. Finalising the lease

After a successful survey, we finalise a roof lease agreement for 10 to 25 years, and happy to discuss any questions you may have about the lease.

5. Installation

Our team will arrange the installation around your schedule, with most projects completed within 1 to 2 weeks.

6. Ongoing support and maintenance

We monitor system performance daily, ensuring it runs smoothly, and you’re only billed for the energy you use.

End of lease options

At the end of your lease term, you can choose to continue with Low Carbon Hub under similar terms or have the panels removed, also at no cost.

FAQ

What makes a suitable roof?

Check to see if your roof is a suitable size for a Low Carbon Hub rooftop solar PV array in our short video.