Great British Energy funds first wave of solar installations at UK schools

Stuart Stone
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Group of 11 schools expected to save £175,000 a year on their energy bills following investment from publicly-owned energy firm

The first 11 schools to install solar panels under a £200m investment package from Great British Energy (GB Energy) are expected to save £175,000 a year on their energy bills, freeing up money to invest...

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