Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 374

Schools: Solar Power

Tabled: 17 July 2024
Answered: 22 July 2024
Named Day

Question

Dr Simon Opher

LabourStroud

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy to reform the rules around the leasing of solar panels on school rooftops.

Answer

Stephen Morgan
Rules around schools entering into leases fall within the remit of the department. Schools may enter into leases for solar panels on school rooftops where the arrangements do not constitute borrowing, but as these often require granting an energy company ...

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