Empowering Great Britain for a clean and flexible energy future
"As we shift to a clean power system more reliant on intermittent wind and solar energy, these new connections will help harness the vast potential of the North Sea and play a
"As we shift to a clean power system more reliant on intermittent wind and solar energy, these new connections will help harness the vast potential of the North Sea and play a
Over 75% of the new telecom infrastructure investments in Asia and Africa today include solar energy components, as indicated by a 2024 GSMA report. And over 30% of them
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Outlining the huge potential of Great British Energy to play a crucial role in ramping up solar deployment, such as its recent announcement to enable around 200 schools and up to 200 hospitals in England to install rooftop solar. This will help to drive down energy bills for schools and hospitals.
While the UK is unlikely to be able to compete in the existing global market for conventional solar panels, there is scope to grow industries producing balance of system components (broadly all components apart from solar panels),48 creating opportunities for key industries like steel.
“Through our landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill we’re taking bold action to fix the broken planning system, paving the way for us to get Britain building more vital infrastructure so our children and grandchildren can grow up in a more energy secure world.
The sector boasts an estimated 17,000 diverse businesses75 with multiple trade bodies reflecting varied skills and specialisms. The rapid growth of the UK solar industry ofers a generational opportunity to create a wealth of high-quality jobs.