Funding model
GB Energy installs and operates rooftop PV on identified schools. Public-sector ownership; not a grant the school applies for in the PSDS sense.
Scope
State schools identified by DfE in the rollout cohort. Allocation is centrally decided.
vs PSDS solar PV
For solar-only schemes on identified state schools, GB Energy is now the route. PSDS still makes sense when solar is part of a wider heat-pump and fabric bundle scoring well on GCC.
First installs
Cohort rollout in progress. Bursars should check GB Energy and DfE communications for their school's status.