UK Government Boosts Solar Funding by £230m

Public buildings will soon be benefiting from the addition of solar panels Cheltenham and elsewhere in England, using the proceeds of a £230 million government grant fund known as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

What is the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme?

This government-funded scheme has been launched to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings such as schools, hospitals and libraries. By upgrading these buildings’ insulation and installing air source heat pumps and solar panels, their carbon emissions are reduced, and so too are their energy costs.

The aim of this scheme is to help the government achieve its energy efficiency target of Net Zero by 2050.

What companies can install solar panels on public buildings?

The Public Building Decarbonisation Scheme will only grant funding to eligible projects provided that the work is carried out by an approved installer, such as https://gsmlimited.com/services/solar-panels/cheltenham/. This is to ensure that strict quality control measures are applied and value for money achieved.

What kinds of public buildings are eligible?

All public buildings are eligible to be upgraded under this scheme, provided that the applicant owns or is responsible for the operation and upkeep of the building. This includes government buildings, educational facilities, including primary schools, secondary schools and even universities, healthcare facilities and those belonging to the emergency services.

In order to be eligible for an upgrade under this scheme, applicants must be prepared to contribute at least 12% of the costs of the upgrade and have a decommissioning plan for the building when it reaches its end of life.