Solar Energy UK

Great news for Welsh renewables! ☀️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Smaller-scale solar farms in Wales will now bypass direct ministerial approval, accelerating project timelines and unlocking billions of pounds of investment. This is a major step towards a cleaner, greener Wales. With a massive £46.8 billion investment opportunity in renewable energy by 2035, Wales is poised to create thousands of jobs and boost its economy. The Welsh Government's commitment to supporting renewable energy, including public-owned projects and collaborations with the UK government, further strengthens this positive trajectory. ➡ Read more: https://lnkd.in/edQt-fzB #SolarPower #Wales #CleanEnergy

On Monday, Solar Energy UK attended a Westminster event hosted by Solar Options for Schools Ltd, where Claudia O'Hara, President of National Grid Electricity Distribution, discussed the Grid's role in clean energy and community support. The event focused on National Grid’s £2.7 million partnership with Solar for Schools to install solar panels in disadvantaged areas, starting in Birmingham.  This initiative aims to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions in schools by 2028. A highlight of the event was children from these schools sharing how they use solar energy and promote climate action. Over the past year, the partnership allocated £480,000 across 46 schools, saving an estimated £12 million in energy costs. The initiative also fosters STEM education and community engagement. The event concluded with calls for continued collaboration and education on sustainability. #SolarForSchools #CleanEnergy #Communities

Remembrance Day is on Monday 11 November, where we remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. We therefore take this opportunity to ask members to support Mission Renewable, formed to harness the skills and experience of the veteran community for the renewables sector, while helping to address the transition to civilian life. To learn more about the benefits of hiring service leavers, please contact Duncan Forde via ‪[email protected] #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

🏢💡 Did you know that the UK’s warehouses hold vast potential to drive our renewable energy transition? With over 350 million square meters of warehouse rooftop space, we could transform these roofs into solar power plants, supporting the UK's 2030 energy goals. Member InRange CEO John Mushriqui explores the challenges and solutions in our latest blog. Why are only 5% of commercial and industrial rooftops equipped with solar? Financial returns, grid issues, and regulatory complexities are a few hurdles. But with a paradigm shift, warehouses could generate large-scale, distributed solar energy. Key steps in this shift: ✅ Full roof utilisation to boost returns and reduce costs ✅ Guaranteed export tariffs to attract large buyers like data centres ✅ Participation in distributed energy networks for efficient aggregation and sale of excess energy ✅ Automation for efficient rollouts and streamlined operations #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #UKWarehouses

SEUK members Photon Energy and Midsummer are leading the charge to power up Ukraine. With a generous donation of solar panels, batteries, and inverters, they're bringing hope to Slobozhanske Hospital in Kharkiv Oblast, reaching 25% of their £15,000 goal for the RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation. Your support can make a difference! To complete this critical project, funding is needed for:  🛠️  Local Mounting System: Ensuring the equipment is securely installed. 👷♀️👷♂️ Ukrainian Installation Team: Empowering local experts to carry out the work. By donating, you’re: 💪 Empowering Ukraine: Contributing to a cleaner, more resilient future. 🏥  Improving Healthcare: Enhancing patient care and staff well-being. 🤝  Supporting Photon Energy's and Midsummer's Mission: Joining forces to make a real difference. ✨ Donate today: https://gofund.me/bd3ee364 #RepowerUkraine #LightUpHope

☀️🔋 NESO's Clean Power 2030 Report Underplays Solar's Potential. Today's release of the National Energy System Operator's (NESO) Clean Power 2030 report is a missed opportunity to fully recognise the potential of solar and battery energy storage. We are concerned that NESO's analysis underestimates the rapid growth of solar and battery technologies, particularly in the rooftop solar and battery storage sectors. Solar energy offers a cost-effective, low-carbon solution to power our nation. We urge the Government to consider these concerns and support policies that accelerate the deployment of solar and battery energy storage. #CleanEnergy #Renewables #SolarPower #BatteryStorage #NESO

Calling all farmers! 🚜☀️ Share your insights to shape the future of sustainable agriculture. We're seeking farmers' views on the past growing season and exploring the potential of renewable energy, particularly solar power. Your input will help us identify barriers to solar adoption, understand your specific needs, and develop strategies to promote renewable energy in agriculture. Let's work together to build a more sustainable future for farming! 👉 Please share this survey with any farmers you know: https://lnkd.in/egqY_Qcj #Agriculture #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #Farming

🌍 💼 Are you passionate about supporting people and making a real impact in the renewable energy sector? Join a dynamic team driving change in the UK's clean energy transition, where you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional HR support, developing people strategies, and contributing to the future of renewable energy. The HR Advisor role is a central and varied hands on role for RenewableUK and Solar Energy UK and a perfect opportunity for HR professionals who thrive in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments. If you’re ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! 📌 Location: London (with flexible working options) 📌 Deadline to apply: 3rd November 2024 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ew37rdTJ #HRJobs #CleanEnergyCareers #Sustainability #Hiring

☀️ Are you part of the solar workforce? Let's shape the future of renewable energy together! The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is conducting a survey to better understand the solar industry's workforce. By sharing your employment data, you'll help inform government policies, investments, and educational programs. Your insights are crucial in ensuring the continued growth and development of the solar sector. Join the survey today: https://lnkd.in/ekdF6Qbm ➡ Deadline: October 13th. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Workforce #GovernmentPolicy