Grant-funded,church-owned solar to yourchurch, subjecttofunding.

How It Works
From assessment to switch-on

Week 1-2: FREE FEASIBILITY REVIEW
We assess your building, roof condition, energy use, and location. No obligation. No cost.
Outcome: An honest assessment of whats possible.

Weeks 3-8: FUNDING STRATEGY
We map the grants and reliefs available to your church (Benefact Trust, community foundations, council pots, 0% VAT, export income).
Outcome: A realistic funding plan to minimize cost.

Weeks 9-20: GRANT APPLICATIONS

We write and submit applications on your behalf. You stay in control.
Outcome: Grant decisions (timeline varies by funder).
On approval: INSTALLATION
MCS-accredited  installs . The church owns it outright.
Outcome: Solar and battery, ready to use, and yours to keep.
Post-installation: ONGOING SUPPORT
We monitor performance and provide long-term support.
Outcome: Peace of mind and consistent savings.

The Grant Stack
Not one grant — a stack of funding
Rather than betting on a single source, we combine the funding that fits your church.
0% VAT
Automatic 20% reduction on the installation (charitable relief).
Benefact Trust
Capital grants for churches of all denominations. Our strongest route.
Community Foundations
Local grants .
Great British Energy Community Fund
Development and capital funding for community-led renewable projects.
Council / UKSPF Pots
Local authority climate and community grants (varies by council).
Export Income (SEG)
Ongoing income for surplus power exported to the grid.
Grants are competitive and never guaranteed. Subject to funding approval and your church eligibility.

What You Own
The system is yours. The savings are yours.
Your church owns the solar panels, battery, and everything they generate — outright.
You own the system
The panels, battery, and inverter are your churchs property forever.
You keep 100% of savings
Every pound saved on electricity stays with your church.
You earn export income
Surplus power goes to the grid and you are paid (Smart Export Guarantee).

Battery Storage — Why It Matters
A battery captures free daytime solar and releases it when you need it most. It cuts your peak-time bills and gives you resilience if the grid goes down.
• Stores excess solar generated by day
• Powers your church after sunset
• Lowers peak-time electricity costs
• Improves resilience (by design)

Why Optimaux?
We are renewable energy specialists focused on independent and community churches. Winchester-based. Honest. Transparent.
Renewable energy specialists
Deep knowledge of solar, batteries, grants, and community energy.
Church-focused
We understand independent and community churches — your governance, priorities, mission.
Assessment, funding strategy, applications, installation support, long-term monitoring.

The Honest Bits
Grants are competitive and never guaranteed. We aim to secure funding that covers the full cost, but this depends on:
• Your church meeting funder eligibility criteria
• Grant decisions (competitive, timeline varies)
• Your building suitability (roof survey, energy consumption)
• Heritage or conservation constraints (if applicable)
We are honest about these variables upfront. Little or no net cost, subject to funding means we work to minimize your costs, but we cannot promise zero in every case.

Ready to Explore Solar?
A free, no-obligation feasibility review. We assess your building and energy use, and tell you honestly whats possible.
Contact :churchsolar@optimaux.com