EN-3 is the National Policy Statement for Renewable Energy, which includes the new guidance on solar PV installations, alongside guidance on several other renewable technologies.
Should guidance on solar PV be included in the National Policy Statement?
The solar industry very much welcomes the addition of guidance on solar PV to the National Policy Statement for renewable energy infrastructure. However, there are several provisions which could be strengthened, which we have outlined below.
Should a target for solar generation be included in the NPS?
This equates to roughly 40GW of solar by 2030, and the solar industry body, Solar Energy UK, has demonstrated in its 2021 report “Lighting the Way” that this target is possible. We recommend that a target for solar generation should be included in the NPS.
1.1.5 This National Policy Statement (NPS), taken together with the Overarching National Policy Statement for Energy (EN-1), provides the primary policy for decisions by the Secretary of State on applications they receive for nationally significant renewable energy infrastructure defined at Section 1.6 of this NPS.
What is the private members' bill on new homes (solar generation)?
This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate. The Private Members' Bill on New Homes (Solar Generation), sponsored by Max Wilkinson (Lib Dem), will have its second reading on 17 January 2025. The government has set a mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has identified a need to deploy 54GW of solar by 2035 to keep on track to deliver net zero by 2050. This equates to roughly 40GW of solar by 2030, and the solar industry body, Solar Energy UK, has demonstrated in its 2021 report “Lighting the Way” that this target is possible.
How can the government support the installation of solar panels?
The government has several schemes to support the installation of solar panels. This includes the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and the Warm Homes: Local Grant and the Warm Homes: Social Funding.