Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 14248

Solar Power: Innovation

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support innovation in the solar sector.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The UK has huge potential for solar power, and the Government is committed to working with industry to radically increase our existing solar capacity to meet our Net Zero goals utilising innovation funded through UK Research & Innovation and Innovate ...

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