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Solar Power

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the amount of roof space in the UK that would be suitable for installing solar panels.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
7 Oct 2024
Target answer date
10 Oct 2024
Answer
10 Oct 2024 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 7 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the amount of roof space in the UK that would be suitable for installing solar panels.

  2. 10 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    As part of our mission for clean power we will unleash a UK solar rooftop revolution, alongside accelerating energy efficiency improvements of the existing housing stock. Rooftop solar on new homes and buildings will, where appropriate, play an important ...

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