First 500 schools announced for $30 million solar panel pilot programme
The Government has revealed which 500 schools will receive solar panels in a new $30 million energy programme.
Four hundred schools across New Zealand have been selected to have solar panels installed under a pilot programme funded by $30 million from this year's Budget. The schools include 40 in the North Island, 157 in the South Island and three in the Chathams. Larger schools are expected to save around $8000 a year through the scheme.
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RNZ
First 500 schools to benefit from Solar in Schools programme announced
Forty schools in the North Island, 157 in the South Island and three in the Chathams will have solar panels installed as part of the pilot for the $30 million programme announced in this year's Budget.
NZ Herald
Hundreds of schools to get solar panels in $30m pilot programme
Education Minister said larger schools were expected to save around $8000 a year.
Newstalk ZB
Hundreds of schools to get solar panels in $30m pilot programme
The first 500 schools to get solar panels under the Government’s new $30 million energy scheme have been revealed.
Otago Daily Times
Dunedin school jumps at chance for solar panels
Otago Daily Times