US EditionSchools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
- A £200 million investment will provide rooftop solar panels for 200 schools and 200 NHS sites to help save on energy bills and improve services.
- The NHS faces a £1.4 billion annual energy bill, which has doubled since 2019, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
- Approximately £80 million will fund solar installations at 200 schools, while £100 million will support 200 NHS sites, with lifetime savings projected at £400 million over 30 years.
- The first solar panels are expected to be installed by summer 2025, with savings of £25,000 for schools and £45,000 for NHS sites each year.
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