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The Solar Roadmap

30 June 2025

Proposing MP
Rutherglen
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the publication of the Solar Roadmap, which aims to accelerate solar power deployment in line with the Government's commitment to net zero by 2030.

Action Requested

The Government has published the Solar Roadmap, setting out plans to achieve up to 45-47GW of solar capacity by 2030. The roadmap outlines actions for rooftop solar, electricity networks, supply chain innovation, skills development, and planning support schemes. A Solar Council will be established to monitor progress.

Key Facts

  • The Clean Power Action Plan aims for 45-47GW of solar power by 2030.
  • Up to 35,000 UK jobs could be supported by the solar sector by 2030.
  • Ground mount solar alone could power around 9 million homes.
  • Solar would occupy up to only 0.4% of total UK land.
  • A Solar Council will be established to monitor delivery.
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