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Schools: Solar Power

Asked by Dr Simon OpherLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 15 January 2026UIN 104287

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when her Department will resume approvals for applications made by schools to attain purchasing power agreements for the installation of solar panels.

Answered by Josh MacAlister

A temporary pause in Summer 2025 was quickly lifted and the programme is continuing as normal. Schools wishing to take forward solar projects via a Power Purchase Agreement should apply in the usual way following available guidance.

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