Ark St Alban’s Academy set to cut energy bills with Great British Energy solar panels

The academy is one of around 250 schools and colleges across England chosen to benefit from a £255 million Great British Energy and government initiative to place solar panels on school rooftops.

The project aims to support cleaner, more affordable power for classrooms while contributing to national carbon‑reduction goals.

Scheduled for installation within the next eight weeks, the new solar panels will work alongside other energy‑efficiency improvements already underway at Ark St Alban’s.

Together, these upgrades will help the school cut running costs and redirect savings into frontline teaching – funding resources such as textbooks, digital tools and learning resources.

This investment forms part of the government’s 10‑year plan for national renewal, which includes a long‑term programme to modernise and future‑proof school and college buildings across the country.

Ark Ark St Alban’s Academy Principal Guy Rimmer said, “We’re delighted to be part of this initiative. The installation of solar panels will make a real, long-term difference to our school community – both by reducing our environmental impact and freeing up more of our budget to invest directly in our students’ education.

“It’s an important step toward creating a more sustainable and resilient school for the future.”