Responding to a report from the Tony Blair Institute[1] and rumours over the Government’s commitment to delivering clean power by 2030[2], Chris Hewett, Chief Executive of trade association Solar Energy UK, said:
“We all know that electricity bills must come down. Rapid deployment of the cheapest form of electricity generation – solar – is an obvious part of delivering the clean, secure and low-cost power we need.
Rather than restarting a now settled debate on zonal pricing, we would recommend prioritising the widespread adoption of flexible tariffs, rooftop solar power and domestic battery energy storage would drive down costs – alongside reform of the electricity market. We are in discussions with Government on how to deliver these goals.”
[1] Cheaper Power 2030, Net Zero 2050: Resetting the UK’s Electricity Strategy for the Future
[2] The Guardian: Keir Starmer prepares to miss key green target in effort to keep energy bills down
