Solar Energy UK

Get ready to connect and celebrate at our Members' Winter Reception! We’re excited to announce that our end-of-year celebration is just around the corner where members will be joining us on Tuesday, December 3rd at The Conduit for an evening of networking, celebration, and industry insights. We look forward to seeing you there! ✨ A special thanks to our incredible event sponsors: Segen, Shire Leasing PLC, SOLARPORT and UKSOL Ltd. Your support makes this event possible! #IndustryCelebration *This event is now sold out.

☀️ The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has reached a major milestone with the approval of its multi-stakeholder governance framework. This marks a significant step toward ensuring a responsible and sustainable solar supply chain. As part of this progress, SSI is seeking non-industry board members to join their mission. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a governance structure that prioritises transparency, equity, and accountability in solar energy development. By involving diverse voices, SSI aims to uphold environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across the global solar value chain—a move that benefits not just our industry, but society at large. If you're passionate about driving positive change and fostering sustainability in the renewable energy sector, now is the time to get involved! Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/HIMS50UgNyM #SolarEnergy #SSI #ESG #RenewableEnergy #SolarStewardship #Governance

New analysis from Durham University Energy Institute reveals that tripling the UK’s solar capacity to 60GW by 2030 could slash electricity costs, reduce reliance on costly natural gas imports, and significantly cut emissions. Here’s why this matters: • A more ambitious 60GW target would deliver 12% lower system costs compared to current projections, paving the way for affordable, homegrown energy. • Distributed solar—on rooftops and solar farms—offers a swift, scalable solution to accelerate the UK’s clean energy transition while supporting thousands of jobs. • Solar energy paired with battery storage is the cornerstone of a smart energy grid, with 80% of residential installations already including batteries. Yet, outdated assumptions from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) risk capping solar growth at 47.4GW—missing out on these transformative benefits. 🌞 Solar Energy UK’s call to action: We urge the Government to embrace the latest deployment data, set a target of 50-60GW, and reform the grid connection process to prioritise ready-to-build projects. The time to act is now. Together, we can deliver the lowest-cost, cleanest energy system and power the UK’s clean energy future. For more information, access our briefing 👇 #SolarEnergy #NetZero #CleanPower #GreenJobs

Great news for Welsh renewables! ☀️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Smaller-scale solar farms in Wales will now bypass direct ministerial approval, accelerating project timelines and unlocking billions of pounds of investment. This is a major step towards a cleaner, greener Wales. With a massive £46.8 billion investment opportunity in renewable energy by 2035, Wales is poised to create thousands of jobs and boost its economy. The Welsh Government's commitment to supporting renewable energy, including public-owned projects and collaborations with the UK government, further strengthens this positive trajectory. ➡ Read more: https://lnkd.in/edQt-fzB #SolarPower #Wales #CleanEnergy

On Monday, Solar Energy UK attended a Westminster event hosted by Solar Options for Schools Ltd, where Claudia O'Hara, President of National Grid Electricity Distribution, discussed the Grid's role in clean energy and community support. The event focused on National Grid’s £2.7 million partnership with Solar for Schools to install solar panels in disadvantaged areas, starting in Birmingham.  This initiative aims to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions in schools by 2028. A highlight of the event was children from these schools sharing how they use solar energy and promote climate action. Over the past year, the partnership allocated £480,000 across 46 schools, saving an estimated £12 million in energy costs. The initiative also fosters STEM education and community engagement. The event concluded with calls for continued collaboration and education on sustainability. #SolarForSchools #CleanEnergy #Communities

Remembrance Day is on Monday 11 November, where we remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. We therefore take this opportunity to ask members to support Mission Renewable, formed to harness the skills and experience of the veteran community for the renewables sector, while helping to address the transition to civilian life. To learn more about the benefits of hiring service leavers, please contact Duncan Forde via ‪df@missioncommunity.org #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

🏢💡 Did you know that the UK’s warehouses hold vast potential to drive our renewable energy transition? With over 350 million square meters of warehouse rooftop space, we could transform these roofs into solar power plants, supporting the UK's 2030 energy goals. Member InRange CEO John Mushriqui explores the challenges and solutions in our latest blog. Why are only 5% of commercial and industrial rooftops equipped with solar? Financial returns, grid issues, and regulatory complexities are a few hurdles. But with a paradigm shift, warehouses could generate large-scale, distributed solar energy. Key steps in this shift: ✅ Full roof utilisation to boost returns and reduce costs ✅ Guaranteed export tariffs to attract large buyers like data centres ✅ Participation in distributed energy networks for efficient aggregation and sale of excess energy ✅ Automation for efficient rollouts and streamlined operations #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #UKWarehouses

SEUK members Photon Energy and Midsummer are leading the charge to power up Ukraine. With a generous donation of solar panels, batteries, and inverters, they're bringing hope to Slobozhanske Hospital in Kharkiv Oblast, reaching 25% of their £15,000 goal for the RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation. Your support can make a difference! To complete this critical project, funding is needed for:  🛠️  Local Mounting System: Ensuring the equipment is securely installed. 👷♀️👷♂️ Ukrainian Installation Team: Empowering local experts to carry out the work. By donating, you’re: 💪 Empowering Ukraine: Contributing to a cleaner, more resilient future. 🏥  Improving Healthcare: Enhancing patient care and staff well-being. 🤝  Supporting Photon Energy's and Midsummer's Mission: Joining forces to make a real difference. ✨ Donate today: https://gofund.me/bd3ee364 #RepowerUkraine #LightUpHope

☀️🔋 NESO's Clean Power 2030 Report Underplays Solar's Potential. Today's release of the National Energy System Operator's (NESO) Clean Power 2030 report is a missed opportunity to fully recognise the potential of solar and battery energy storage. We are concerned that NESO's analysis underestimates the rapid growth of solar and battery technologies, particularly in the rooftop solar and battery storage sectors. Solar energy offers a cost-effective, low-carbon solution to power our nation. We urge the Government to consider these concerns and support policies that accelerate the deployment of solar and battery energy storage. #CleanEnergy #Renewables #SolarPower #BatteryStorage #NESO