Solar Parity UK Magazine

How much solar power does the UK have in 2023?

UK government statistics show that the country added 871 MW of solar capacity in the first 11 months of 2023. However, the Solar Energy UK trade association says that more than 1 GW of solar was deployed last year.

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.

How much PV capacity does the UK have in 2023?

The United Kingdom's cumulative PV capacity reached 15.6 GW at the end of November 2023, according to statistics from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). In the first 11 months of the year, the nation added 871 MW of new PV systems.

Is UK's new solar capacity higher than desnz's in 2023?

However, Gareth Simkins, a spokesperson for the Solar Energy UK association, told pv magazine that the United Kingdom's new solar capacity was higher in 2023 than DESNZ’s figures indicate and likely surpassed 1 GW. The last time the United Kingdom deployed more than 1 GW of solar in a calendar year was in 2016.

Will the UK set a 40GW target for solar energy?

Solar Energy UK’s call for the Government to show higher ambition for solar energy in Britain, and set a 40GW target, has been backed across the energy sector and by several green organisations this year.

Are solar companies ready to meet the UK's climate commitments?

Solar companies up and down the country are in a strong position to deliver the growth needed to meet the UK’s climate commitments. However, the Government must act now to accelerate deployment to ensure their net zero targets are met. Jobs, economic growth, and a massive reduction in carbon emissions are all up for grabs.