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Schools: Solar Power

Commons · Question 104287 · Tabled 8 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 15 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Simon Opher

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.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 15 Jan 2026

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.