Created: 25th November, 2025
Schools across England are set to slash energy bills and reinvest savings into teaching thanks to the government’s Great British Energy solar rollout.
Backed by up to £100 million in funding, more than 250 schools will benefit from rooftop solar panels and energy efficiency measures as part of the UK’s clean energy mission.
Barker is proud to be delivering this programme for 89 schools, helping them generate clean, homegrown power and save thousands annually.
The initiative has already seen the first 23 schools equipped with solar panels and continues to cut their electricity bills.
This has allowed savings to be reinvested in school services as part of the government’s clean energy superpower mission, enabling communities to reap the benefits of homegrown, clean power.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said:
`This is our clean energy superpower mission in action, protecting our public services with lower bills and energy security’.
Tom Deacon, Partner at Barker and GB Energy Solar Partnership programme lead said:
“A typical school can save £25,000 per year through Solar PV. We are delighted to see these initial solar arrays installed, operating and delivering savings that enable schools to deliver better outcomes for their students.”
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