Seaton Valley High School

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Small Astley
Astley overhead view
Client

SES Engineering Services

Solar System Size

668 kWp (1391 Panels)

Key Benefits
  • NetZero Carbon
  • 276 Tonnes of carbon offset per year
  • Efficiency (Time and Money)
  • Turnkey Design, Installation and certification
  • Health and Safety – high KPI standards maintained

This flagship £50 million development has delivered a brand-new, state-of-the-art “super-school,” purpose-built to replace the former Astley Community High School and Whytrig Middle School. Designed to accommodate over 1,000 pupils, the new Seaton Valley School sets a benchmark for modern educational facilities in the UK.

Sustainability was a guiding principle in the design. The school features over 1,300 rooftop solar panels and is engineered to achieve net-zero carbon operations, delivering substantial long-term energy savings while greatly reducing its environmental impact..

As one of the UK’s leading commercial solar PV installers, Gemini Energy was proud to play a key role in this landmark project. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality, future-focused installations, we ensure every project delivers maximum impact — cutting carbon, reducing costs, and empowering organisations to lead in sustainability.

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