4 min read · 2026-05-19
Solar for Childcare Nurseries in Scotland 2026
Nursery solar — Mon-Fri term-time day loads + community-funded options.
Quick answer
Nurseries in Scotland typically install 15-40kWp of commercial solar PV, with 6-8 year paybacks via CapEx. Capital allowances cover roughly 50% of cost in year-one tax relief.
Why nurseries in Scotland make ideal solar candidates
- Mon-Fri term-time day load alignment
- Strong parental support for sustainability
- Community share offering routes possible
- Council-supported funding for community nurseries
- Heat + hot water load alignment with PV
Three funding routes
- CapEx — outright purchase. Best IRR. 50% first-year capital allowance on commercial.
- Lease — fixed monthly payments, no upfront cost.
- PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) — third-party owns the asset, you buy electricity at a fixed lower rate.
DNO process
Most commercial installs above 17kW per phase require a G99 application to the local DNO. We submit, track and chase on your behalf — typical connection-offer timeline 6-12 weeks.
Next step
Free feasibility study for any nurseries business in Scotland. Call 03330 384 380.
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