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Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment

A £200 million investment will install solar panels on 200 NHS sites and 200 schools in England, saving public services an estimated £400 million over 30 years according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated that this initiative is a demonstration of the benefits of renewable energy for public institutions.
The funding will primarily support schools in deprived areas and aims to reduce energy costs amid rising fossil fuel prices, particularly for the NHS, which spends £1.4 billion annually on energy.
Concerns have been raised about the UK’s reliance on imported solar panels, especially from China, where manufacturing raises ethical issues, including forced labor.

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Northwich Guardian

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GBE To Pay £200 Million For Solar Panels on Schools

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Hull Daily Mail

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£6.1m investment in Hull Royal Infirmary Hospital site to cut NHS energy bills

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9 days ago·Hull, United Kingdom

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UK Solar Push Sparks Concerns Over China Reliance and Labour Practices

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10 days ago·New York, United States

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