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The \u00a32.7 million pledged in grant funding from National Grid, part of their Social Contract, is pivotal in enabling schools in areas of higher deprivation and those with free school meal eligibility to access clean, renewable energy without upfront costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98dee71ee543ffcead4e700edde5383f\"><strong>About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarforschools.co.uk\/\">Solar for Schools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar for Schools equips schools with solar panels and educational resources to reduce carbon emissions and teach students about sustainability. 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