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Reports from over the weekend have indicated that Rishi Sunak could be set to restrict the installation of solar panels on British land due to food security.

Research from climate charity Possible has stated in its recent polling that 58% of people intending to vote Conservative want to see more solar and onshore wind developed to tackle the energy crisis and bolster net zero targets.

Following the election of Liz Truss as the UK’s Prime Minister, Solar Energy UK’s Chris Hewett reflects on what the new leadership will mean for the solar sector.

Solar Energy UK has once again condemned comments made by Conservative leadership candidates that place solar power at odds with food security.

Almost three quarters of Conservative Party members support solar power, a new YouGov survey has found.

As the UK prepares for yet another election, following the dissolution of parliament in the early hours yesterday, pledges for increased solar power are notable in almost all the major party’s campaigns.

The Conservative Environmental Network (CEN) has released its manifesto, outlining ideas for how the Conservative Party could tackle the climate emergency, including the removal of barriers to solar and storage.

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has strongly rebuked the government for its treatment of the domestic solar industry.