Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
- Great British Energy announced a £200 million investment for solar panels on schools and NHS sites to save on energy costs and reinvest in services.
- Schools and NHS sites are expected to save an estimated £400 million over 30 years through this solar initiative, according to government officials.
- The first solar panels are projected to be installed by summer 2025, with funding targeting regions in need, particularly in deprived areas.
- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero stated that the investment aims to provide greater energy security and reduce costs for NHS sites with estimated savings reaching £400 million over 30 years.
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