To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change how many (a) solar photovoltaic (PV) and (b) other projects have been completed under the low carbon buildings programme Phase 2; how many solar PV projects are awaiting funding approval; and if he will make a statement. (273651)

[holding answer 8 May 2009]: Under Phase 2 of the low carbon buildings programme the number of (a) solar photovoltaic (PV) and (b) other projects have been completed are shown in the following table. To date £27.3 million has been committed to solar photovoltaic projects and 155 projects are awaiting approval, which should bring the total commitment to £31.5 million. A further 150 solar photovoltaic projects will be held on a waiting list.