Two primary schools in Newport have installed solar panels after securing funding from Great British Energy as part of a £9m programme to decarbonise public sector buildings and reduce energy costs.
Glan Llyn Primary School and Jubilee Park Primary School received support through the Wales Funding Programme, delivered by the Welsh Government using funding from the UK Government’s publicly owned energy company, Great British Energy.
At Glan Llyn, additional backing from the Welsh Government’s Ynni Cymru fund has enabled the installation of battery storage, creating a Smart Local Energy System designed to improve energy efficiency and resilience.
Jubilee Park is expected to cut emissions by around 10 tonnes of CO2e each year, while Glan Llyn could reduce its carbon footprint by approximately 71 tonnes annually.
Rebecca Evans, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, said the projects support Wales’ ambition to achieve a net zero public sector by 2030.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the investment shows how clean, homegrown energy can lower bills for schools while supporting the wider transition to low-carbon power.
Newport City Council said the projects will also help pupils learn about sustainability while cutting running costs for local schools.
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