The GBE Solar Partnership Programme – A Year On
05 Feb 2026
Stage 1
This panel will bring together representatives from all three appointed delivery partners and the client to share opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from delivering c.250 solar projects on behalf of GBE and the DfE.
Key Topics:
- The role of engagement and behavioural change in decarbonising education settings
- Ensuring legacy for students and schools
- Lessons learned from Pathfinder and Pilot rounds for future national programmes
- Navigating the complexity of a devolved system for a central programme
- The role of Responsible Bodies, DfE, and individual schools in the decarbonisation and the energy transition







