Fully Funded Solar Panels for State Schools

For all Schools

🌞 Fully Funded Solar Panels for State Schools

A major new funding opportunity is now open for state-funded schools to install solar panels at no cost.

The Government’s Great British Energy Schools Programme is offering 100% grant funding (up to £150,000 per school) to cover the installation of rooftop solar PV systems, including equipment, installation, and 5 years of maintenance and monitoring.

Key benefits:

• £0 upfront cost – fully funded, no repayment required
• Immediate energy bill savings – potentially thousands per year
• Long-term carbon reduction – supports school climate action goals
• Curriculum opportunities – includes education resources for pupils

 

Who can apply:

• All state-funded schools (including maintained schools, academies, special schools, and PRUs)
• Programme is open across England and applications are now live for the 2026 round

 

Applications are open now and allocated on a rolling, first-come basis

 

Schools interested in taking part should register an expression of interest as soon as possible to secure a place in the pipeline.

 

https://solarpanelsforschools.co.uk/funding/great-british-energy

 

 

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Last Updated: : 12 June 2026