Solar Energy UK

Our Members' Winter Reception in early December was a fantastic opportunity to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss the future of solar energy in the UK. From inspiring talks on sustainability to networking with key players, the event showcased the vibrant community driving the green energy transition. 💡 It’s clear that collaboration is key to achieving our shared goals of 70GW by 2035. Once again a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors who made this celebration possible: Segen, Shire Leasing PLC, SOLARPORT and UKSOL Ltd. 🔗 Read more about the event: https://ow.ly/5Po150UrExL #SolarEnergy #SolarCommunity #SEUK

🌞 🌱 Discover how solar farms are transforming British agriculture by providing steady incomes, boosting biodiversity, and enhancing food security. 🎥 Watch our new film and hear directly from farmers about the benefits of combining renewable energy with sustainable farming. 💷 Supporting livelihoods 🐝 Protecting biodiversity ⚡ Driving Britain’s renewable energy future Special thanks to ILOS (Fossil Farms), Low Carbon (Adstock), Island Green Power (Outwood), and Boom Power for their support in bringing this story to life. Visit https://lnkd.in/exMdfr37, to hear their stories. #SolarFarms #SolarEnergy

🌞 🌱 Now Live: Empowering Farmers with Solar Energy Discover how solar farms are transforming British agriculture by providing steady incomes, boosting biodiversity, and enhancing food security. 🎥 Watch our new film and hear directly from farmers about the benefits of combining renewable energy with sustainable farming. 💷 Supporting livelihoods 🐝 Protecting biodiversity ⚡ Driving Britain’s renewable energy future Special thanks to ILOS (Fossil Farms), Low Carbon (Adstock), Island Green Power (Outwood), and Boom Power for their support in bringing this story to life. #SolarFarms #SolarEnergy

Returning in 2025 for its 12th edition from 4 - 5 February 2025 at Novotel London West, Solar Finance & Investment Europe Summit will bring together the brightest minds representing funds, banks, developers, utilities, government and industry across Europe and the UK on a programme that is solutions-focused from top to tail. The event is designed to enable leaders at the forefront of solar investment and deployment in Europe to scale, learn and land themselves industry defining partnerships. 🎟️ For a 20% discount off delegate tickets use the code SEUK20 here: https://bit.ly/41uHUfR #SFIEurope #SolarEnergy #SolarInvestment #SolarFinance Solar and Storage Finance Series

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's latest plan targets 45-47GW of solar capacity by 2030, but the industry is already pushing boundaries. With current capacity expected to hit 20GW by year-end (significantly higher than official estimates), and over 180,000 new installations this year alone, we're witnessing unprecedented growth. "The solar industry persistently smashes through expectations of growth, in the UK and worldwide, and I have no doubt that it will continue to do so in the coming years"– Chris Hewett, Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK. Exciting developments ahead: ⚡ Major grid connection reforms 🅿️ New support for solar canopies over carparks 🌱 Enhanced focus on nature-positive infrastructure 🏠 Increased emphasis on household energy independence 🔍 Dive deeper into the numbers and upcoming initiatives. 👇 Read the full release. #SolarEnergy #CleanPower #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #UKEnergy

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has published its Supply Chain Traceability Standard, a groundbreaking step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in solar PV supply chains. This standard is a collaborative effort, designed to address global challenges while supporting the ethical, sustainable growth of solar energy. It offers a framework to trace materials throughout the PV value chain, bolstering confidence among stakeholders, consumers, and policymakers. By aligning with this standard, companies can demonstrate their commitment to responsible sourcing and ethical practices, ensuring the solar energy transition is as clean as the energy it generates. Read more about this pivotal initiative and how it strengthens trust across the solar sector here: https://ow.ly/We6150UpIYU 👉 Join the Solar Stewardship Initiative: https://lnkd.in/eUkv349d

"Why are you limiting solar?" Bill Esterson MP, Chair of the Energy Security & Net Zero Select Committee, challenged National Energy Security Office (NESO) on their solar energy targets during Wednesday's evidence session. The discussion revealed NESO's CP30 plan targets 47.4 GW of solar generation by 2030 - approximately 15-20% lower than the UK's projected potential of 59.6 GW. While NESO maintains this represents a significant increase and cites extensive stakeholder engagement and modelling to support their target, questions remain about maximising one of our cheapest forms of energy generation alongside onshore wind. The exchange highlighted the importance of ambitious yet achievable targets as we transition to net zero, particularly for proven, cost-effective technologies like solar that are crucial to our future energy system. #SolarPower

Solar has a key role to play in achieving Government's clean power mission, and we're calling for a target of up to 60GW in the Clean Power Action Plan. This week's Parliamentary evidence session on clean power by 2030 highlighted a concerning gap between ambition and action. While NESO's CP30 plan proposes 47.4GW of solar capacity, industry analysis suggests we could achieve up to 60GW by 2030 - representing a missed opportunity of over 12GW of one of our cheapest forms of generation. 👉 You can access our briefing here: https://lnkd.in/e2z9-Eh2

✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors who made last week’s Members’ Winter Reception truly unforgettable! 🌞 Your support doesn’t just light up our events—it energises the entire solar community, helping us create meaningful connections and advance the UK’s transition to a sustainable future. To our sponsors: ⭐ Segen ⭐ Shire Leasing PLC ⭐ SOLARPORT ⭐ UKSOL Ltd It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since we came together to celebrate collaboration, innovation, and the power of shared purpose. From insightful conversations to new partnerships, the evening highlighted the incredible momentum driving the solar and renewables industry. Special thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the event’s success. Your passion and commitment inspire us to keep reaching for bigger goals. As we look ahead to 2025, let’s carry this energy forward, fostering more partnerships and making strides toward delivering 70GW of solar by 2035. 🚀 Thank you for being part of this journey! #SolarEnergy #SolarCommunity

Solar Energy UK member Cavendish is hosting a LinkedIn Live Event to explore the transformative impact of the Devolution White Paper on planning, investments, and development decisions. This is a key opportunity to understand how these changes could affect solar projects and regional growth, featuring insights from sector leaders. 🗓 When: Thursday, December 12th, 11:00 AM 📍 Where: LinkedIn Live 🔍 Why Attend? ✅ Discover how planning reforms will reshape the renewable energy landscape ✅ Learn how to engage with new regional stakeholders ✅ Gain valuable insights for your solar projects This event is a great example of how our members are leading critical conversations in the clean energy space. Don’t miss it! Join the Event ⬇️