When does VAT on school fees start is a question on many people’s minds as private schools face the impending 20% VAT on fees starting in January 2025. Institutions are under increasing pressure to justify their costs while maintaining appeal to current and prospective families. With additional financial challenges on the horizon, including the loss of charitable business rates relief from April 2025, private schools must find innovative ways to remain competitive. Investing in sustainability, particularly through solar energy, presents a compelling opportunity to not only reduce operational costs but also enhance their market appeal in an eco-conscious era.

At Blue Renewables, we specialise in providing renewable energy solutions for commercial customers across the UK. A key part of understanding solar energy systems is getting to grips with the units of measurement used to describe energy production and consumption. This knowledge is crucial, not only for understanding the capacity of your solar installation but also for calculating the potential savings on your energy bills. In this blog post, we'll explain the key units of measurement in solar electricity: kilowatt-hours (kWh) and megawatts (MW), and how they relate to your financial savings.