Great British Energy’s £200m project targets solar panels for schools and NHS
By Ben Flatman2025-03-21T14:36:00
Announcement comes as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch signals a retreat from her predecessors’ support for the cross-party commitment to reach net zero by 2050
The government has announced its first major project for Great British Energy, aimed at reducing energy bills for public services through the installation of solar panels on schools and NHS sites across England.
The £200m initiative is part of the government’s attempts to alleviate the financial strain caused by rising energy costs on public services. Around 200 schools and 200 NHS sites across the UK will see rooftop solar panels installed, with the government promising millions of pounds of savings over the next 30 years.
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