Call for solar power

What does the new Secretary of state's solar Taskforce mean for UK?

Chris Hewett, CEO Solar Energy UK, said: I am excited to be working with the new Secretary of State on getting the solar taskforce back to work for the country. More solar power means cheaper, more secure and more sustainable energy, alongside jobs and economic growth.

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.

What does a solar roadmap mean for the UK?

More solar power means cheaper, more secure and more sustainable energy, alongside jobs and economic growth. To deliver on those aims, the forthcoming solar roadmap will outline how the UK will overcome critical barriers to the sector’s growth, among them skills and access to the electricity grid.

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 solar power more UK homes & businesses?

The taskforce has shared ambitions to go further and faster, and as solar is one of the cheapest sources of power to build and operate, it is just common sense to make sure it powers even more UK homes and businesses.

Will solar power be a key driving force behind the 2030 Clean Power Mission?

Solar power will be a key driving force behind the 2030 clean power mission, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband told industry today (Wednesday 2 October) during the first meeting of the government’s reactivated Solar Taskforce.