Carlton Academy Trust (CAT) were seeking a way to significantly cut long-term energy costs and accelerate their progress towards net zero ahead of the UK’s 2050 target. With multiple schools across the Trust, they required a solution that would deliver meaningful carbon savings while avoiding upfront capital costs.
6
Weeks Installation Time
160,354
kg Of Carbon Saved Annually
800,918
kWh Annual Energy Generation
1.5m
£’s Saved Over 25 Years
Project Details
Carlton Academy Trust
Shawton Energy developed and delivered a 25-year portfolio PPA covering 7 sites, totalling 817 kWp. The project was fully developed in-house and received Department for Education (DfE) consent, setting a benchmark for how the public sector can utilise PPAs to meet decarbonisation goals.
During the summer 2025 break, Shawton successfully installed 313 kWp across 6 Carlton Academy Trust sites, enabling a rapid rollout with minimal disruption to staff and students.
Solar PV rollout across 7 sites
Minimal disruption during installation process
Efficient delivery within 6 weeks
Methodology & Implementation
01 Efficient Delivery
All installations completed in just 6 weeks.
02 Stakeholder Coordination
Close collaboration with the Department for Education to ensure a smooth approvals process.
03 Multi-Site Rollout
Solar PV successfully deployed across the Trust’s schools as part of a wider portfolio plan.
04 Minimal Disruption
Scheduling around term times to avoid impact on teaching and learning.
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The Result
The project has delivered significant cost and carbon savings across the trust:
- 800,918 kWh of renewable electricity generated annually
- 160,354 kg of CO₂ emissions saved every year
- Over £1.5m in projected savings over 25 years
- No upfront cost thanks to Shawton’s PPA model
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