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.

Will Solar Energy UK speed up investment in the power grid?

Plans to speed up investment in the power grid, accelerate planning decisions and extend a tax rebate have all been welcomed by Solar Energy UK.

Is there a shortage of solar power in the UK?

Solar Energy UK said there had been rapid growth in rooftop solar installations this year, with 57,125 below 50kW so far, only slightly less than the number installed in the whole of 2021. However, the biggest obstacle facing new solar projects was a lack of capacity in the electricity grid, Solar UK said.

Will the government grant VAT relief on energy storage batteries?

In a much-needed move towards energy efficiency, the government has unveiled plans to grant VAT relief on the installation of energy storage batteries. This welcome move extends far beyond the previous VAT relief policy, which was limited to batteries installed concurrently with solar panels.

What is the long duration energy storage Investment Support Scheme?

Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure.