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From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0The Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 October 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar power will be a key driving force behind the 2030 clean power mission, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband told industry yesterday during the first meeting of the government\u2019s reactivated Solar Taskforce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The taskforce brings together leading figures from DESNZ, industry and regulatory organisations and will focus relentlessly on accelerating the delivery of solar energy across the country.[1] Homegrown, renewable energy projects including solar will help build the UK\u2019s energy independence and reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuels \u2013 protecting consumer bills and providing clean power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chris Hewett, Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP and Gemma Grimes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting the government\u2019s ambitions to generate more solar power by 2030, the taskforce will build on its strong foundations and has committed to delivering an updated Solar Roadmap within the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To inform this work, this first meeting focused on renewed efforts to expand solar energy initiatives, including actions to develop ethical, resilient and innovative supply chains and to ensure that a skilled and properly resourced workforce is in place to scale up solar installations across the UK.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after plans were announced in July for a \u2018solar rooftop revolution\u2019, which will see millions more homes nationwide equipped with solar panels, significantly boosting solar power\u2019s contribution to the UK\u2019s renewable energy transition and protecting household bills.[2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In just a few months, the government has also consented unprecedented amounts of nationally significant solar \u2013 2GW \u2013 more than the last 14 years combined.[3]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: \u201cThe relaunch of the Solar Taskforce is essential for accelerating action and innovation in our journey towards clean power by 2030 \u2013 and to achieve this we are committed to working in lockstep with industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The taskforce has shared ambitions to go further and faster, and as solar is one of the cheapest sources of power to build and operate, it is just common sense to make sure it powers even more UK homes and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will not only help to cut carbon emissions but communities stand to benefit too from secure homegrown energy and lower energy costs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Hewett, CEO Solar Energy UK, said: \u201cI am excited to be working with the new Secretary of State on getting the solar taskforce back to work for the country. More solar power means cheaper, more secure and more sustainable energy, alongside jobs and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To deliver on those aims, the forthcoming solar roadmap will outline how the UK will overcome critical barriers to the sector\u2019s growth, among them skills and access to the electricity grid.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1] \u2018Untapped potential\u2019 of commercial buildings could revolutionise UK solar power<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2] Sector backs Miliband\u2019s \u2018solar revolution\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[3] Approval of UK\u2019s largest solar project \u2018another step in the right direction\u2019 says industry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 ENDS \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to request an interview, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gareth Simkins, Senior Communications Adviser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

gsimkins@solarenergyuk.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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