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UK Schools Lead £180M Solar Initiative, Save Thousands

6/4/2025

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Schools Champion Solar

Feversham Primary Academy in Bradford and Westfield Primary Academy in Haverhill are trailblazers in the UK’s £180 million Great British Energy solar initiative. With anticipated savings of £13,000 and £12,000 on energy bills each year, these schools can channel funds back into education while championing renewable energy for a brighter future.

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Network Rail Goes Solar

Network Rail has taken a significant step towards sustainability by partnering with EDF Renewables to establish a solar farm in Norfolk. This innovative project will generate 64GWh of clean energy each year for 14 years, fulfilling 15% of Network Rail's non-traction energy requirements and slashing CO2 emissions by 60,000 tonnes—an impact comparable to planting 2.2 million trees.

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Schools Champion Solar

Feversham Primary Academy in Bradford and Westfield Primary Academy in Haverhill are trailblazers in the UK’s £180 million Great British Energy solar initiative. With anticipated savings of £13,000 and £12,000 on energy bills each year, these schools can channel funds back into education while championing renewable energy for a brighter future.

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