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Trade association Solar Energy UK has welcomed the UK government’s decision to change the remit of energy regulator Ofgem to include a ‘principle objective’ to meet net zero targets.

The UK solar sector has received a major boost with the UK Government announcing the first meeting of the new Solar Taskforce.

The launch of today’s Solar Taskforce, jointly chaired by Solar Energy UK and Graham Stuart MP, Minister of State for Energy Security and Net-Zero, marks a step change in UK government engagement with the solar industry.

A national survey of wildlife on solar farms has found that they can be havens for wildlife when specifically managed for conservation.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has today (17 May) opened for feedback from industry players on its development.

Trade association Solar Energy UK has welcomed a letter sent by MPs from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) demanding that the government should tackle long grid connection waiting lists for solar and battery projects.

Job search website Lensa has published data revealing that working as a solar consultant is the second most in demand job around the world.

The solar industry has welcomed the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) plans to reform its flagship renewable energy generation scheme to reward applicants for including factors other than price.

Following a tumultuous 2022, the Government’s new Energy Security Plan was a hugely welcome ray of sunshine for the solar industry. Solar Energy UK’s senior communications adviser Gareth Simkins reflects on the transformation of attitudes in Downing Street.

The UK Government’s revised energy security strategy titled Powering Up Britain, published on ‘Green Day’ (30 March) has committed to a number of measures that it predicts will double the UK’s solar portfolio by 2050.