Photovoltaic Panel Development Target Plan

What is a solar photovoltaic (PV)?

iple solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. They are used to generate energy at a large scale to feed into the electricity grid and to supply power o domestic and commercial consumers. They differ from small-scale solar panels, which are used by homeowners, businesses or community groups to supply p

How do we support solar PV deployment?

Support for solar PV should assess and respond to the impacts of deployment on: grid systems balancing; grid connectivity; and financial incentives – ensuring that we address the challenges of deploying high volumes of solar PV. The Solar PV Roadmap, published in October 2013, established the principles for solar PV deployment in the UK.

What is solar PV & how can it help the UK?

Solar PV is one of the eight key renewable energy technologies that can help to create a clean, balanced UK energy mix1.

What is the solar PV roadmap & strategy?

The Solar PV roadmap and strategy set out the guiding principles for deployment of solar in the UK. PDF, 2.19 MB, 59 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. PDF, 1.76 MB, 38 pages The Roadmap sets out four guiding principles, which form the basis of Government’s strategy for solar PV.

What is a solar PV Strategy Working Group?

24. The Government has increased its strategic focus on the solar PV industry as deployment has increased. The Solar PV Strategy Working Group held its inaugural meeting in March 2013, jointly chaired by DECC and the NSC. It includes members from the main trade bodies, manufacturers, financiers, developers, installers, and others.

Why should we support solar PV?

II. Support for solar PV should deliver genuine carbon reductions that help meet the UK’s target of 15 per cent renewable energy from final consumption by 2020 and in supporting the decarbonisation of our economy in the longer term – ensuring that all the carbon impacts of solar PV deployment are fully understood. III.