Solar Energy UK

📢 Solar Energy UK & Energy & Utility Skills have partnered to build a skilled, diverse solar & storage workforce — vital to tripling UK solar by 2030.

Together, we’ll tackle skills gaps, share insights & influence policy to meet climate & energy goals.

#SolarSkills #NetZero

📢 Big win for UK solar!
New rules will require solar panels on most new homes in England — saving households ~£500/year, cutting emissions & creating green jobs.

⚡ 90% of new builds to comply
🌍 Common sense climate action

📖 BBC: lnkd.in/erWJrDCt
#SolarEnergy #NetZero #CleanEnergy #UKHousing

RUKCymru, in collaboration with @solarenergyuk.bsky.social & Marine Energy Wales, has launched a new report offering the most complete national assessment of the full economic, social & environmental value of all renewables out to 2035, & a clear roadmap for realising their potential in Wales:

Factcheck: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high - Carbon Brief The UK’s high electricity prices have become intensely political, with competing claims over the cause of rocketing bills and how best to get them down.

💡 UK electricity bills are high — but don’t blame net zero.
A new @carbonbrief.org factcheck shows it's expensive gas, not renewables, that’s driving up costs.

Gas set the market price 98% of the time in 2021, even when cheaper wind & solar were available.

🔗 www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...

What is life like living the shadow of Ashby's solar farms? Residents of Ashby-de-la-Zouch offer mixed views on the fields of solar panels surrounding the town.

🌞 What’s life like next to a solar farm?

A decade on, Ashby residents say: not bad at all. Some even prefer panels over new housing. Sheep still graze, the grass still grows and the panels quietly power thousands of homes.

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Solar Energy UK backs GB Energy Bill amendment Solar Energy UK welcomes the government’s proposed amendment to the GB Energy Bill on forced labour in the supply chain

Solar Energy UK backs a new Energy Bill amendment to ensure GB Energy supports clean power and ethical supply chains — rejecting products linked to forced labour. A vital move for a fair, net zero future.

🔗 solarenergyuk.org/news/solar-e...

#SolarUK #NetZero #EthicalEnergy #EnergyBill

Researchers use satellite imagery to shed light on UK solar farm land use - Lancaster University Scientists at Lancaster University have studied satellite images of the UK to produce the most accurate assessment yet on how much land solar farms occupy.

🌞📊 Myth-busting research from @lancasteruni.bsky.social reveals UK solar farms use just 0.03% of agricultural land, with 95% still available for farming.

Many already combine solar panels with sheep grazing. Renewable energy and food production CAN coexist. Read more: ow.ly/hPoQ50VBprk

The Economic Impact of Solar and Battery Storage The solar and battery storage industries are delivering significant economic benefits across the UK. This report explores the substantial contribution

💡Did You Know? Solar power & battery storage is powering up the UK’s economy. The sectors are expected to almost triple their annual contribution to £5.1bn by 2035, while employing well over 40,000 people, according to our latest report.

Download our latest report:
solarenergyuk.org/resource/the...

🌞 How sustainable is your solar supply chain?
Our latest briefing explores ESG risks, traceability, and how the UK solar sector is driving responsible sourcing through the Solar Stewardship Initiative.

📖 Read more: ow.ly/Y02Z50Vnvth

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📈 ☀️ 77% support solar! Latest data reveals strong & growing public backing for solar development in the UK.

🌱 Plus, 53% see biodiversity benefits & ⚡ 43% cite low-cost energy.

👉 Dive into the data: ow.ly/xUeT50Vluhi

Join us at the Solar Careers Hub at South Thames College on 5th March! Meet Dean, our Apprentice Electrician, and Sara, our Project Engineer. Discover exciting career paths in solar and energy storage. Come say hi!
@solarenergyuk.bsky.social #SolarCareers #SolarEnergy

UK solar deployment poised to increase 50% YoY, following rapid growth in the second half of 2024 Josh Cornes, analyst at Solar Media Market Research, looks at what 2025 might hold for the solar industry.

☀️ UK solar power is BOOMING! 🚀 50% growth expected in 2025!

3.3-3.5GW of new capacity, including major ground-mounted projects, rooftop solar, and residential installations. The future is bright for clean energy in the UK!

www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/uk-solar-dep...

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☀️ Solar Energy UK welcomes the approval of Heckington Fen & West Burton solar farms! These projects will power 244,000+ homes, cut emissions & boost biodiversity—driving the UK towards net zero.

📖 Read more about each project at ow.ly/vzQ950UNCEM and ow.ly/x9sx50UNCEL.
#SolarPower #RenewableEnergy

Our Chief Executive @chrishewett.bsky.social spoke at the House of Lords on the energy grid & solar's role in reaching net-zero by 2030!

☀️🔌 Key issues: projections for 2030-35 & stable policy beyond.

Watch the full session: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Warm welcome for plans to slash solar red tape Large-scale rooftop solar projects should soon be cheaper and quicker

The National Energy System Operator is cutting red tape for solar projects, slashing delays and boosting renewables. A big step forward for Ed Miliband's "solar rooftop revolution." #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy

🌞🌱 Discover how solar farms support British agriculture with steady incomes, biodiversity gains & food security.

🎥 Watch now: ow.ly/Iubu50UrIpn

Thanks to ILOS, Low Carbon, Island Green Power & Boom Power for their support in bringing this story to life.

🌞 UK solar smashing targets! Current capacity heading to 20GW by year-end w/ 180k+ new installations.

"The industry persistently exceeds expectations & will continue to do so" - @chrishewett.bsky.social
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Read more on the exciting developments ahead 👇
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🌞 Solar Supply Chain Breakthrough!
The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has launched its Supply Chain Traceability Standard, promoting transparency, ethical sourcing, and sustainable growth in solar PV.

Learn more: ow.ly/We6150UpIYU
👉 Get involved: lnkd.in/eUkv349d

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The Solar Stewardship Initiative achieves milestone with multi-stakeholder governance approval and seeks new non-industry Board member applications The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has reached a major milestone in finalising its inclusive governance model. Following consultations with its Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) and other non…

☀️ Big news from the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI): their multi-stakeholder governance framework is approved!

SSI seeks non-industry board members to shape a fair, sustainable solar future. Learn more: ow.ly/HIMS50UgNyM

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The following briefing discusses the discrepancies between the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) advice and Solar Energy UK’s projections for solar energy in 2030, emphasising the importance of accurate data and policy considerations for solar deployment.

Access briefing: ow.ly/Mi7650Uf5aM

Clean Power 2030: Making the most of solar The following briefing discusses the discrepancies between the National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) advice and Solar Energy UK's projections for solar

Durham University finds tripling UK solar to 60GW by 2030 cuts costs, emissions, and gas reliance.

Why it matters:
- 12% savings.
- Jobs from rooftop & solar farms.
- 80% of homes pair solar with batteries.

🚧 NESO caps solar at 47.4GW—missing out.
🌞 Our call: Set 50-60GW targets & reform grid.

Great news for Welsh renewables! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🌞
Smaller solar farms in Wales can now bypass ministerial approval, speeding up projects and unlocking billions in green investment. With a £46.8 billion renewable energy opportunity by 2035, Wales is set for job creation and economic growth.

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