How long does a typical college solar project take?
From your first call to a fully-commissioned, grid-connected, Salix-loan-funded solar installation: 36 weeks (around 9 months). The longest single item is the DNO G99 grid connection (12-18 weeks); the Salix application runs in parallel at 8-14 weeks; physical install is 3-8 weeks scheduled in the summer break. Group corp multi-site programmes phase across multiple summer windows for 18-30 months total.
- Feasibility to install
- ~32 weeks
- Physical build
- 3-8 weeks
- Total programme
- 9 months
- Cash-flow positive
- Year 1
Why our process delivers on time
Three things tend to slow college solar projects: DNO connection delays, asbestos surprises on pre-2000 estate, and Salix bid clarification rounds. Our process front-loads all three risks into the first 12 weeks so they're resolved before scaffold goes up. Result: 92% of our college installs commission within the originally-planned summer-break window.