Overview
- One hundred schools across England are now generating clean electricity through the government‑backed Great British Energy programme.
- The rollout is planned to reach around 250 schools and colleges by summer 2026.
- Officials project lifetime savings of up to £220 million for education sites, rising to about £520 million when NHS installations are included.
- A £255 million package funds rooftop solar with complementary battery systems for schools, around 260 NHS sites and select military locations.
- Early deployment prioritises higher‑deprivation regions with at least ten schools in every English region and pairs each area with a further education college to build green skills.