The UK Government’s newly published Modern Industrial Strategy is a strong signal that the clean energy transition is not only here to stay, but central to the country’s economic future. For Solar Careers UK, this strategy is both a validation of our work and a clear opportunity to scale our impact.
A National Focus on Green Skills
The strategy recognises the importance of growing a skilled workforce to meet the demands of the renewable energy sector. It commits to the publication of a Workforce Strategy by the Office for Clean Energy Jobs, and a dedicated Solar Roadmap, both of which will address skills and job creation in the solar sector.
For us, this reinforces the mission of the Solar Careers UK initiative: to raise awareness of the wide range of career opportunities in solar, improve access to training and employment, and promote a more inclusive, diverse and future-ready workforce.
More Projects, More Jobs
With measures such as a 13-week target for planning decisions on major projects and the recruitment of 300 new planning officers, the barriers to solar deployment are being reduced. Faster development means more solar farms, more rooftop installations, and ultimately, more jobs across everything from engineering and project management to marketing, supply chain, and community engagement.
As investment in clean energy is expected to double to over £30 billion a year, the solar industry is poised for rapid growth, and Solar Careers UK is ready to connect people to the new roles this will create.
What’s Next?
We’re closely watching the upcoming publication of the Solar Roadmap and Workforce Strategy, both of which are expected to outline concrete steps to support skills development in solar. In the meantime, we’ll continue working with industry, educators and government to champion green careers and ensure the UK has the talent it needs to power its solar future.