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Written question asked by Bridget Phillipson (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 October 2022. It was answered by Jonathan Gullis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Department for Education: Solar Power

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2022 to Question 59682 on Department for Education: Solar Power, when works began to repair and update the photovoltaic panels at his Department's office in Sheffield; how much those works are expected to cost; and when he expects them to complete.

Answer

For the London office, the initial first phase feasibility study was conducted on 12 August 2022. The second phase feasibility study is being undertaken by a specialist photovoltaic project team the date of which is not yet confirmed. Government Property Agency, as building asset managers, have stated it is not procedure for a copy to be placed in the House of Commons library.

In relation to Darlington, the Department has submitted a proposal for parts replacement and repair and are awaiting costs. For Sheffield an upgrade is required and is being costed. It is expected that for both Darlington and Sheffield works will be completed utilising net zero funding in the 2022/23 financial year.

The facilities management teams at (a) Sheffield St Pauls Place and (b) Darlington Bishopsgate House periodically undertake checks to all plant equipment. The breakdown of equipment was highlighted at the end of financial year 2021/22 subsequently funding routes are being explored to repair or upgrade these photovoltaic panels.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66961
Session
2022-23
Related items
Department for Education: Solar Power
Monday, 17 October 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Costs Sheffield Solar power Department for Education
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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