Lucy Powell MP spent the afternoon visiting Mather Street Primary School in Failsworth to learn more about their impressive climate change initiatives in collaboration with Solar for Schools. The visit showcased the school’s commitment to sustainability, with solar panels on the roof and drones helping to generate clean electricity to power the entire school.

During the visit, Lucy had the opportunity to engage with students, answering their thoughtful and challenging questions about climate action and her role as an MP. The students also conducted their own interview, keen to learn more about how government policies can support environmental sustainability.

This comes in the wake of the announcement by the Labour Government to install solar panels on the tops of schools and  hospitals to cut energy bills and save money.

Solar for Schools is playing a vital role in educating young people about clean energy and climate action, ensuring that future generations are equipped with the knowledge and tools to build a more sustainable world. Through initiatives like the ‘Let’s Go Zero’ campaign, schools across the country are working towards becoming carbon zero by 2030, a significant step towards reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy sources.

Switching schools to clean energy not only helps protect the environment but also lowers energy bills, allowing more funding to be directed towards hiring teachers and improving resources for students. As part of this wider push for sustainability, Great British Energy is expanding the rollout of solar panels to schools across Manchester, bringing huge benefits to both education and the environment.

Failsworth’s Mather Street Primary is leading by example, demonstrating the power of local climate action in shaping a greener future.