Solar power news uk

How much solar power does the UK have?

Last year’s jump in solar power brings the UK’s solar capacity to 20 gigawatts (GW) – about 5 per cent of the country’s electricity generation. And Labour has pledged to almost triple this to around 55 GW in the next five years.

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 Britain get more solar power by 2030?

The UK government has committed to around 30 GW more solar capacity in Great Britain’s generation mix by 2030, as part of its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan unveiled on Dec. 13, 2024. Targeting greater solar deployment is just one of a raft of measures included in the 138-page plan published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Will the UK build more solar power this year?

As a result, the UK is forecast to build 50 per cent more solar power generation capacity this year than it did in 2024, which was a 20 per cent rise on the year before, according to Solar Media Market Research.

Where can I find information about solar power in the UK?

Solar Power Portal - The leading renewable energy resource for all UK solar power and feed-in tariff information. Solar PV: what are WEEE costs and who should pay? New research commissioned by Solar Energy UK has shown that 77% of the UK public supports solar development in their local area.

Can solar power help the UK's Green Economy?

Solar power can and must play a bigger role in the UK’s green economic recovery. It is affordable, reliable, and immensely popular with the public. Every additional unit of solar energy generated in the UK cuts the amount of coal and gas we burn today, leading to jobs, economic growth, and a massive reduction in carbon emissions.