Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 114050

Solar Power: Procurement

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Joy Morrissey

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of solar procurement decisions on UK-based manufacturing capacity and employment within the domestic solar supply chain.

Answer

Michael Shanks

Accelerating solar deployment presents valuable opportunities for employment and growth in the domestic supply chain. Our Solar Roadmap estimated that solar could support up to 35,000 UK jobs by 2030. Key areas for growth include developing cutting-edge s...

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