The Solar Energy UK announces its plan stating to fulfil 50 gigawatts of solar energy and 30 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030. Their government has decided to publish a plan in the first 100 days to achieve this goal.
In the year 2024, they will have about 20 GW of solar generation capacity and energy storage will reach 8GW. The ambitions established by the UK will increase the capacity of the current government’s target.
This ambitious plan is based on five major actions of the solar and energy storage industries that are needed by the government. First is to encourage the country towards the solar industry, prevail the benefits of solar energy at home, engage the network for net zero emissions, make green jobs for British people by building the right skills, and pay attention to renewable energy when changing market rules.
The UK’s solar energy department says that the main problem with using solar energy is that planning is not accurate, and the connection between energy security, food security, and nature conservation is not appropriate. Their manifesto says. “We do not have to choose one over the other, and solar can play a key role in all of them,”.
It is also important for the upcoming government to make proper planning decisions. Solar Energy UK mentioned that not following national policies has led to more solar projects being rejected than any other type of development.
Due to this investment is also slowed down in clean energy and keeps the UK dependent on fossil fuels.
Solar Energy UK pushes for wider access to solar and battery storage. Despite 1.5 million rooftop installations, the manifesto calls for government support to bring solar to low-income communities and public buildings. Additionally, a national target for large-scale solar and storage is seen as crucial to send clear market signals and prioritize zero-carbon solutions.
Solar Energy UK has decided to make solar and battery storage accessible to everyone. Though the country has 1.5 million rooftop solar installations, the manifesto wants the government to bring installations to lower communities and public places. A national target for solar and storage is made which is crucial to have clean energy and prioritize zero-carbon solutions.
Another important aspect of the manifesto is to reach a net zero network. This problem will be solved when there is improvement in grid connections. The government is making efforts to get more investment to make services better and update grid connections.
Further, the plan focuses on creating green jobs for skilled Britain workers for a net zero future. It suggests that the government and industry work together to set up green career places in significant places and train workers for clean energy jobs. This can make an effective impact on both the workforce and solar industries
Solar Energy UK wishes the UK to have a competition with other leaders all over the world. A key program, CfD, has interrupted 11GW of approved solar projects due to budget limits. Solar Energy UK wants a budget increase to attract private investment. While the UK handles all the problems and works on their investment they can have a competitive global market globally.
