Written question asked by Rachel Hopkins (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Solar Power: Public Buildings

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to his oral answer of 14 October 2025, Official Report, col 189, what plans he has to extend grants for solar panels on public buildings in non-Mayoral areas.

Answer: Great British Energy (GBE), intends to provide support to local authorities in delivering local and community energy projects across the UK, including in areas without Mayoral Combined Authorities. This will include consideration of targeted grants and finance to help projects reach investment readiness and deliver good value for money. Further details of this support will be set out through the upcoming Local Power Plan and other future GBE publications

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101028
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Great British Energy: Public Sector Renewable Energy Use
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Oral answers to questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Public buildings Solar power
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk