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.

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.

Does the UK government want the solar industry to grow?

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. 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.

Are solar panels becoming a major player in electricity generation?

The sight of solar panels installed on rooftops and large energy farms has become commonplace in many regions around the world. Even in grey and rainy UK, solar power is becoming a major player in electricity generation. This surge in solar is fuelled by two key developments.

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).

How can tandem solar panels help a power plant?

The new record-breaking tandem cells can capture an additional 60% of solar energy. This means fewer panels are needed to produce the same energy, required for solar farms. It also means that power plant operators will generate solar energy at a higher profit.