E.On has submitted planning applications for solar panels on three schools as part of a wider programme
A new solar power plan for Coventry schools has been confirmed by the city council.
Applications have been put forward relating to three schools adopting the tech and the authority said these were the first of fifteen amid wider ambition involving all schools in the city.
The programme would be delivered through a strategic energy partnership between the authority and energy company E.On, which has submitted the plans.
The council hopes the move away from traditional fossil fuels will cut energy bills and reduce reliance on gas and oil.
The three initial schools where applications have been submitted are Grange Farm Primary School, Manor Park Primary School and Tiverton School.
Deputy council leader and cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change Lynnette Kelly said there was "solar on lots of buildings across the city".
The Labour member added: "With £2.3m of Government funding secured, this is just the start of a wider programme to support schools with more sustainable, energy-efficient buildings."
The partnership between the council and E.On aims to support residents and businesses to switch to greener power, enabling homes and places of education or employment to be heated for less.
Meanwhile, separate plans relating to demolition and construction work at another school have been given the go-ahead by the council.
Details have been green lit for Spon Gate Primary School relating to demolishing two existing buildings and an associated boiler house and constructing a new one and a two-storey school building.
This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.
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