Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 97549

Solar Power: Agriculture

Tabled: 5 December 2025
Answered: 15 December 2025

Question

Jim McMahon

Labour (Co-op)Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving the take up of roof mounted solar retrofit equipment on existing agricultural buildings.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government is looking to facilitate and promote extensive deployment of rooftop solar on industrial and commercial property, including agricultural buildings.Our Solar Roadmap, published in June, sets out cross-Whitehall engagement to deliver action i...

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