Great British Energy announces latest wave of 250 solar school projects

James Murray
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A solar array on a school roof in Milton Keynes / Credit: iStock
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A solar array on a school roof in Milton Keynes / Credit: iStock

Government confirms 23 schools have now seen solar arrays installed under new investment programme that promises to slash energy bills

The government has today announce the full list of over 250 schools across England that have been selected to install solar panels funded by Great British Energy. The announcement follows confirmation...

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