Cut Public Sector Costs & Power Local Net Zero with Solar for Councils

auron delivers solar and battery systems for local authorities, NHS estates, schools, and public infrastructure, helping reduce costs, meet government climate targets, and protect essential services.

Solar That Saves Taxpayer Money & Supports Net-Zero Delivery

Get a free consultation and savings forecast for your council buildings or public sector estate. We’ll help you reduce OpEx, meet compliance targets, and roll out clean energy across your portfolio.

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Why Councils & Public Sector Organisations Are Switching to Solar

Local authorities and public services are under growing pressure to reduce operational costs, meet net zero targets, and protect essential services, all within shrinking budgets.

Solar energy gives councils, NHS estates, and community assets a future proof solution. It reduces long term electricity bills, supports carbon reduction plans, and creates energy resilience for the services that matter most.

At auron, we partner with procurement teams, energy managers, and estates leads to deliver solar systems that are cost effective, compliant, and built to serve the public interest.

Switching to solar gives you:

  • Lower public spend – reduce electricity bills by up to 70% across your estate

  • Compliance with government targets – meet PSDS, Greener NHS, and local net zero plans

  • Long term budget protection – lock in predictable energy rates for 25+ years

  • Grid trading opportunities – generate new income from underused civic buildings

  • Positive community visibility – show leadership on climate and responsible governance

Whether you’re powering council offices, schools, libraries, or depots, auron delivers smart solar systems that serve your bottom line and your community.

Switching to solar helps your transport business:

1. Reduce Operational Costs

From schools and libraries to depots and offices, solar reduces your energy spend across the entire council estate.

Lower bills mean more budget for core services, not rising utility rates.
Public buildings often run all day, every day. Solar helps you cut electricity costs by up to 70%, giving you long term budget relief and helping reallocate funds to the frontline, where they’re needed most.

2. Meet Net Zero & PSDS Goals

Solar contributes directly to local authority net zero plans, Greener NHS targets, and Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) compliance.
It’s not just good optics, it’s good governance. Solar supports carbon reduction, improves Scope 2 emissions reporting, and positions your authority as a leader in climate-responsible infrastructure.

3. Build Energy Resilience

Solar with battery storage protects essential services during energy price spikes, blackouts, or extreme weather events.
Councils manage critical services, and those services need uninterrupted power. Solar provides backup support for ICT systems, emergency operations, and public safety infrastructure.

4. Maximise ROI

Solar is one of the highest ROI infrastructure upgrades available, with systems paying for themselves in as little as 2 years.
After that, it’s pure savings. Solar adds asset value to public buildings, reduces lifecycle costs, and enables grid export from unused rooftops, turning liabilities into long term revenue generators.

Your Installation.
Handled from Start to Finish

Step 1 - Free Site Assessment

We assess your site remotely or onsite to understand energy use and identify the best solar setup.

Step 2 - Custom System Design

Your system is designed to match your energy profile, no one size fits all solutions here.

Step 3 - Funding Options That Work for You

Choose from PPA, lease, or purchase, all with zero upfront costs available.

Step 4 - Quick & Professional Installation

Our certified team installs with minimal disruption to your daily operations.
+ Ongoing maintenance and support.

Turn Energy Costs Into Cash Flow

Energy is one of the biggest recurring expenses across local government and public infrastructure, from powering depots and town halls to lighting classrooms and keeping community centres warm.

With auron’s solar and battery systems, councils and public bodies can cut electricity costs by up to 70%, and even generate new income by exporting surplus power back to the grid.

That means more budget for frontline services, and less public money wasted on rising utility bills.

Solar turns unused rooftops into revenue generating assets, protecting your operations today and delivering value for years to come.

How Much Could Your Council or Public Sector Site Save?

From single site libraries to borough wide NHS estates and school portfolios, public sector energy costs are rising fast, but your rooftops are ready to work harder.

auron helps councils and public bodies cut electricity bills by up to 70%, while supporting compliance, community visibility, and long term budget stability.

Here’s what typical savings can look like:

Graph Showing different annual savings of public sector installing solar panels | How much can the public sector save with solar panels and energy | auron Energy Commercial Solar Installation

*During your consultation, we’ll model site specific ROI and carbon savings, so you can plan smart, report clearly, and act fast.

 

Average Solar System Size

100–500 kW

Typical ROI

2–4 years

Annual Savings Potential

£30,000–£300,000+

Average Annual Carbon Offset

30–200 tonnes CO₂

Equivalent Trees Planted Annually

~1,500–8,000 trees

*Figures based on UK local authority and public estate benchmarks. Site specific savings depend on system size, usage, and estate mix.

Why choose auron

  • Expert installers with deep public sector experience

  • Zero upfront capital required* — with funding aligned to PSDS and procurement frameworks

  • 25-year panel warranty for lifetime peace of mind

  • Grid trading enabled — turn surplus energy into council wide revenue

  • Live reporting & performance monitoring for estate teams and climate action plans

  • Low disruption installs across schools, health sites, and civic buildings

  • Backed by a UK based team that understands public accountability and delivery

Whether you’re rolling out solar across your borough’s schools, NHS sites, fleet depots or housing portfolio, auron delivers future proof systems with measurable value and zero hassle.

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Flexible Funding That Works
for Councils & Public Sector Bodies

We know public budgets are under pressure, and capital programmes need to be justified, forecastable, and future proof.

That’s why auron offers flexible funding options built to support PSDS compliance, public procurement requirements, and real savings from day one.

Choose the model that suits your business best:

  • Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
    Pay nothing upfront. We install and maintain your solar system, and you simply buy the electricity it generates, at a lower rate than your current supplier.

  • Lease to Own
    Spread the cost of your system over manageable monthly payments. You own the system at the end of the term and enjoy the full benefits throughout.

  • Outright Purchase
    Maximise long term returns with a single upfront investment. Full ownership, full savings, full control from day one.

All options include full installation, monitoring and performance support.

Not sure which option is right for you?
We’ll advise you based on your financial strategy, PSDS eligibility, and procurement pathway.

Got Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.

We know solar is a big step, and a smart one. Here are the questions we get asked most by councils, trusts, and public sector teams like yours:

Nope. We plan around school terms, clinic hours, or depot access. Our DBS cleared team works closely with site managers to ensure installation is safe, quiet, and low disruption.

Yes. Our Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model requires zero CapEx,  making it perfect for councils or NHS estates under tight capital restrictions. Lease-to-own options are also available with multi-year budgeting in mind.

Absolutely. Solar directly supports Scope 2 carbon reductions, NHS Greener Plan goals, and local authority net zero frameworks. We also provide all reporting data needed for grant compliance.

Yes, and we recommend it. We handle multi-site rollouts across entire boroughs, school trusts, or public estates, including site audits, install planning, and centralised performance reporting.

Yes. Surplus energy, especially during non-use hours, can be exported to the grid for income using Smart Export Guarantees or trading agreements.
Unused rooftops = untapped revenue streams.

You save, big time, on electricity. Most councils reduce energy bills by up to 70%. You also generate revenue from grid export, and improve asset value across your estate. Solar pays back in 2–4 years, then continues delivering for decades.

Yes. We provide data, visuals, and messaging support so you can showcase your climate leadership to residents, staff, funders, and stakeholders, on your website, signage, or local campaigns.

Partner with auron for Your Solar Energy Needs

Partnering with auron means more than installing solar, it means delivering on climate commitments, protecting public budgets, and powering community services with clean, reliable energy.

We combine advanced solar technology with deep public sector experience to help councils, NHS trusts, and local authorities reduce costs, meet net zero targets, and build long term energy resilience.

Ready to make your estate cleaner, smarter, and more cost effective?

Book your free consultation today and see how solar can support your climate strategy, while saving public funds for what really matters.

No pressure. No obligation. Just real numbers for your business.

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We’ll show you exactly what your return on investment could look like, before you spend a penny.