Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 195648
Solar Power: Derelict Land
Tabled: 1 September 2023
Answered: 11 September 2023
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether she plans to use available brownfield sites for future solar developments.
Answer
Graham StuartThe Government encourages ground mounted solar installations mainly on brownfield, industrial and low and medium grade agricultural land as set out in the recent Powering Up Britain: Energy Security Plan.