Greater Manchester Powering Our Schools: Early Interest Form

Overview

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is preparing the next phase of the Powering Our Schools programme, which helps schools access trusted installers and expert advice for installing rooftop solar panels.  

As part of this next phase, we are exploring a new option that would allow schools to install solar panels with no upfront cost. Instead, schools would pay for the electricity they use from the panels at a rate lower than the price of electricity from the grid.  

We are currently working with the Greater Manchester local authorities and the Department for Education to develop the details of the programme and would like to understand the level of interest from schools. The information you provide through this form will help us shape the programme over the summer. 

Schools that express an interest will be contacted in September with further information and may be invited to take part in the next phase of the programme. The intention is that participating schools would then receive a free site survey and a tailored offer for the solar installation. 

Please answer the questions that you can, responses will still be accepted even if some optional questions have not been completed. 

If you have any questions of need more information before completing this form, please get in touch via PoweringOurSchools@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk