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. The payback depends on how much of the output the site uses during the day, so we model it from your own data, and under the 100% Annual Investment Allowance a company can deduct the cost from its taxable profit in year one.
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 3.68 kW per phase (16 A — the G98 limit) 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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