Solar Power
Commons · Question 9909 · Tabled 15 Jun 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of potential barriers to growth in the UK solar sector.
Answer
Answered by Michael Shanks, 23 Jun 2026
We expect growth in the UK solar sector to remain high over the coming years. As set out in our Solar Roadmap, 45-47GW of solar will be required by 2030, up from around 22GW today. Potential barriers to growth include: uncertainty about grid connection da...