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Solar Energy\u00a0UK<\/strong>\u00a0
<\/strong>14 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solar Energy UK has welcomed Ofgem\u2019s plans to change the way that connections to the electricity grid are managed. However, serious concerns remain about the longer-term consequences of the regulator\u2019s proposals.[1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We firmly support the need for reforming the grid connection queue. Prioritising those most ready to go ahead should be welcomed. Our shared priority with Government is to hit agreed targets for 2030, but we have concerns about potentially adverse consequences after 2030 \u2013 a potential cliff edge for the industry,\u201d said Chris Hewett, Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOfgem says that projects will have to be perceived as \u2018needed\u2019 under the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which risks turning the plan\u2019s regional projections for 2035 into de-facto caps, slowing down the pace of decarbonising the grid just when it needs to accelerate. Doing so would place many solar and battery storage projects that are under active development into the same category as those that are least ready, putting \u00a326bn of planned investment at risk. We must have a clearer steer from Government on what their 2035 projections mean for our industry, and an uplift to those numbers if they wish to encourage continued investment in our fast-growing sector,\u201d he added.[2]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1] Clean power by 2030 one step closer as proposed new, fast-track grid connections system is unveiled (Ofgem)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2] Capping solar and battery storage risks \u00a326bn investment<\/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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