Eight schools in Glasgow have been selected to receive solar panels in an effort to cut the city's energy bills and carbon emissions.

The 'solar schools' chosen to get solar panels on their roofs are: Aultmore Park Primary in Baillieston; Crookston Castle Primary School in Pollok; Keppoch Campus in Possilpark; Oakwood Primary School in Easterhouse; Our Lady of Peace Primary in Barlanark; Pirie Park Primary in Govan; St Clare's Primary in Drumchapel and St Monica's Primary in Milton.


The installation is due to be completed by the end of 2015 and will provide a saving of more than £725,000 over 20 years after the initial investment of £469,000 is paid back.

Through the Sustainable Glasgow partnership, the city has made a commitment to cut its carbon emissions by 30% by 2020. Through the council's Energy & Caron Masterplan, it has identified 33 actions that, if delivered, would help Glasgow achieve its carbon emissions reduction targets.

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