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Historic 12th century buildings will be home for collaboration and innovation in energy

Andrea Leadsom Energy Minister and Vincent de Rivaz at the opening of Cannington Court.

Andrea Leadsom, Minister for Energy and Climate Change giving speech at Cannington Court opening

Cannington Court is a carefully restored 12th century Benedictine nunnery

Cannington Court was officially opened on 12 November 2015

EDF Energy CEO Vincent de Rivaz with Andrea Leadsom Energy Minister at Cannington Court

EDF Energy CEO Vincent de Rivaz with Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom unveiling the plaque at Cannington Court

Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom speaking with EDF Energy employees about the innovative training facilities

Ground source heat pumps & solar technology will provide 50% of the energy for the centre

Its facilities include new ways of learning through digital tools and virtual reality hardware