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.
The solar industry is “deeply concerned” by comments made by Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak during the Conservative party leader contest, Solar Energy UK has said.
Solar Energy UK has called for long-term structural reforms to accelerate the growth of renewables in response to the increase in the energy price cap.
Solar PV, energy storage and other clean energy technologies are to be exempt from business rates rises from April 2023 as part of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget, representing a major victory for the sector.