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Solar Energy UK
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14\/12\/2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today the Government published a new consultation on delivering a net zero electricity system with high renewable capacity by 20501<\/sup>, as part of a slate of policy documents including the long-anticipated Energy White Paper.2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call for evidence notes that renewable generation could quadruple in total capacity over the next three decades, paving the way for a low-cost, low-carbon electricity system. With a range of scenarios modelled, the Government is considering the potential for substantial solar PV capacity growth in the coming years, with highs of 80-120GW required under some scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This aligns with new analysis published last week by the Climate Change Committee which estimates 75GW-90GW of solar capacity will be required to meet net zero3<\/sup>, as well as that of the National Infrastructure Commission, which has a higher estimate of 121GW.4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STA Chief Executive Chris Hewett said: \u201cSolar\u2019s contribution to a decarbonised electricity system and net zero economy is clear. We look forward to seeing the Government\u2019s plan to maximise the potential of cheap onshore renewables and clean energy storage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdditionally, we welcome the Government\u2019s recognition in the White Paper that solar, storage, and smart controls will be central to decarbonising homes, heating, and transport, and encourage a commitment to clear targets for the deployment of these technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The STA continues to call on the Government to commit to tripling solar capacity by 2030.5<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENDS\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor’s notes:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy \u2013 Enabling a high renewable, net zero electricity system: call for evidence: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/consultations\/enabling-a-high-renewable-net-zero-electricity-system-call-for-evidence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy \u2013 Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/energy-white-paper-powering-our-net-zero-future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Climate Change Committee \u2013 The Sixth Carbon Budget \u2013 The UK\u2019s path to Net Zero: https:\/\/www.theccc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/The-Sixth-Carbon-Budget-The-UKs-path-to-Net-Zero.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. National infrastructure Commission \u2013 Net zero: Opportunities for the power sector: https:\/\/nic.org.uk\/studies-reports\/net-zero-opportunities-for-the-power-sector\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Solar Trade Association \u2013 STA calls for Government to commit to 2030 solar target to drive green recovery: https:\/\/www.solar-trade.org.uk\/sta-calls-for-government-to-commit-to-2030-solar-target-to-drive-green-recovery\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Name: Jack Dobson-Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title: Senior External Affairs Adviser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main line: 0203 637 2946<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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