The initial schools participating in the Great British Energy solar panel initiative sourced their panels from Chinese companies Aiko and Longi. Labour MP Sarah Champion criticized this choice, arguing that public funds should not support alleged slave labor practices. She advocated for purchasing British-made solar panels despite the potential for higher costs. Longi and Aiko have denied forced labor within their supply chains. A new law prohibits GB Energy from investing in renewable sources involving modern slavery evidence, highlighting significant concerns in the renewable energy supply chain.
The first schools in England to install "Great British Energy solar panels" bought them from Chinese firms, Aiko and Longi, amid concerns of forced labor.
Labour MP Sarah Champion emphasized that taxpayer money should not support slave labor and urged purchasing solar panels from UK companies.
Champion mentioned that purchasing solar panels made in the UK or other countries may lead to higher costs in the short term.
The law was changed to prevent GB Energy from investing in renewables tied to modern slavery evidence, stressing the serious issues in supply chains.
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