Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 104287
Schools: Solar Power
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dr Simon Opher
Labour — Stroud
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
Josh MacAlisterA 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.