New policy for solar power generation in July

Is the UK planning a new solar plant?

The UK government is considering reforms aimed at improving the planning process for plants with capacity between 50 MW and 150 MW in England. Image: Wakerssk, pixabay UK solar capacity hit 17 GW at the end of July 2024, according to the latest deployment statistics released by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Does the new UK government want solar energy to grow?

Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK, told pv magazine he believes the new UK government “unambiguously” wants the industry to grow, a first for the trade association. “It’s central to their economic strategy,” said Hewett, “There is no path to their growth strategy that doesn’t go through the clean energy transition.”

Will a UK government back solar?

Signs of a UK government that’s prepared to back solar have emerged within a fortnight of the Labour Party securing victory in the General Election. The government has already signed off on more than 1 GW of new solar capacity. It’s been a whirlwind two weeks for the UK solar industry.

Should solar planning rules be changed?

The solar industry has welcomed proposals to change planning rules for solar projects. The paper seeks to, “direct decision makers to give significant weight to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation, and proposals’ contribution to meeting a net zero future.

Will UK's New Labour government increase solar power deployment?

Just days after a massive election win, UK’s new Labour government has hit the ground running and is already making progress on increasing solar power deployment. The UK just held an election on July 4th, in which the country declared its independence from the Tories (heh) and handed Labour a historic landslide win.

When will the government publish a solar deployment roadmap?

fy planning for commercial projects.The Government will publish a solar deployment roadmap in 2024 and has established a taskforce to drive forward further actions needed to achieve the ambition of around a fivefol