Solar Energy UK
11 June 2025
A Government commitment of £13.2 billion towards upgrading the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing stock has received a warm welcome from trade association Solar Energy UK.
As today’s Spending Review statement says, “The Warm Homes Plan will help to cut bills by up to £600 for families across the country by upgrading homes through energy efficiency measures, alongside installing heat pumps and other low-carbon technologies, such as solar panels and batteries.”
Battery energy storage systems are now fitted alongside the vast majority of residential solar power installations, enhancing savings by minimising the use of costly power from the grid. Greater access to solar and battery technology will drive bills down for those in most need and reduce our reliance on expensive natural gas, while contributing to national security, decarbonisation and economic growth.
Solar Energy UK looks forward to seeing further details of the Warm Homes Plan in the autumn, alongside the next Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan.
Solar generation capacity is expected to grow by up to 17% this year and by even more in forthcoming years.
To meet such expectations, the entire renewable energy industry needs more people to join the sector. We anticipate that the solar and battery energy storage industry alone will generate more than 42,000 jobs by 2035 – and local workers should have the chance to take advantage of clean energy jobs near them. We hope to see more steps taken towards regional provision of training in green skills.
“So we are also delighted to see £1.2bn per year earmarked for training and apprenticeships. Ensuring that the workforce has the skills to meet our commitments to decarbonise the grid is of vital importance and will be a key theme in the Government-industry Solar Roadmap,” said Solar Energy UK Chief Executive Chris Hewett. The Roadmap, which will lay out the practical measures needed to meet the Government’s aspirations for the solar sector, is anticipated shortly.
Another welcome aspect of the Spending Review is a cash injection for research and development. We look forward to seeing more detail on how innovative British solar and battery technology companies will be able to access the funding.
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