Solar energy news uk

Will solar power help the UK's energy independence?

Homegrown, renewable energy projects including solar will help build the UK’s energy independence and reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuels – protecting consumer bills and providing clean power.

Will the UK treble solar PV capacity over the next 8 years?

Solar Energy UK has published new analysis setting out a roadmap to treble solar PV capacity over the next eight years. reveals the policy and regulatory changes required to unleash the potential of solar energy in the UK.

Can solar power help the UK's Green Economy?

Jobs, economic growth, and a massive reduction in carbon emissions are all up for grabs. Solar is affordable, reliable, and immensely popular with the public. Every additional unit of solar energy generated in the UK cuts the amount of coal and gas we burn today. It can and must play a bigger role in the UK’s green economic recovery.

How much energy does the UK generate from solar?

The UK generated 13.5 terawatt hours from solar last year — about 4.3 per cent of total electricity generation — and there is at present capacity for 15 gigawatts, according to trade body Solar Energy UK. The government’s energy security strategy aims to deliver a fivefold increase to 70GW by 2035.

Will more solar energy help the UK energy crisis?

Solar Energy recently published an energy security strategy briefing that summarises the benefits of solar energy and the immediate impacts that deploying more solar will have on the UK energy crisis. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Will solar energy boost Britain's energy security?

Solar Energy UK welcomes the scale of government ambition and planning reforms for solar to boost Britain’s energy security following rising global energy prices and volatility in international markets.