St Luke’s C of E Primary School inspires pupil’s minds with innovative green community energy project
15 December 2025
15 December 2025
On Friday 28th of November 2026, an unique project, which brings green energy, community and sustainability together, was formally launched. St Luke’s CEVA Primary School in Canning Town, East London, has joined hands with E.ON Next in a ground breaking green energy project, combining clean energy generation with hands-on learning for pupils.
The school’s roof now hosts over 220 solar panels, producing 92,000 kWh annually—enough to supply more than half the school’s energy needs and share power with local homes at reduced rates.
The project uses smart metering technology to allocate solar credits to participants, delivering estimated savings of £6,500 per year for the school and community. E.ON believes this model could be replicated across 20,000 UK schools, unlocking up to 117 GW of clean electricity. Public support for net zero targets remains strong, and projects like this demonstrate how communities—and classrooms—can take control of their energy future.Beyond cutting costs and carbon emissions, the initiative is designed to educate pupils about renewable energy and sustainability. This practical experience supports STEM learning and empowers the next generation to lead the transition to a greener future. Pupils of St Luke's have made a video to show how these changes are positively impacting their school community and demonstrate the school's commitment to an eco-friendly tomorrow. Watch here.
Staff and pupils of St Luke's, Ramona Vlasiu, Chief Operating Officer at E.ON Next and members of the Diocese of Chelmsford enjoyed a very informative and celebrative day.
Reverend Amy Stott, Vicar of St Luke's Church, Chair of Governors of St Luke's School and Newham Area Dean (pictured below) said in her speech: "It's so exciting to see this project come together. St Luke's Church and School are an amazing and unique community and now it is great to also be part of this new generation of innovators and developers leading into this new technological revolution of seeing community buildings serving the community even more.
“We are so grateful to E.ON for working with us to see our wonderful school and church become even more at the heart of serving Canning Town.”
Carrie Prior, Chelmsford Diocesan Director of Education added: "Today is about more than installing solar panels—it’s about pioneering a new way of thinking, where schools and communities work together to care for creation and share energy for the common good."