Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 71585

Solar Power: Business Premises

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

James Naish

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to incentivise the installation of solar panels on (a) commercial and (b) industrial roofs; and whether he has plans to prioritise the use of these spaces over agricul

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government incentivises commercial/industrial rooftop solar in various ways, including permitted development rights, favourable tax treatment, and the Smart Export Guarantee. Solar is an important part of our strategy for improving energy performance ...

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