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.

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.

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.

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.

Could solar power be installed on large commercial rooftops?

The legislation introduced to the Commons would strike out this red tape. “The potential of installing solar power on large commercial rooftops is vast, its prospective capacity having been estimated at 15 gigawatts across the country” said Solar Energy UK Chief Executive Chris Hewett.