UK to Allow "Plug in" Solar
6 hours ago
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- The UK government is accelerating measures to enhance national energy security in response to Middle East events.
- Introduction of 'plug-in solar' panels for households, available for the first time in the UK, to be sold in supermarkets.
- The next annual renewables auction is being moved to July to attract more investment in UK energy.
- Lessons from the Fingleton Review on speeding up nuclear power station construction will be applied to other infrastructure like renewables.
- Government actions include monitoring fuel prices to prevent unfair practices and ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws.
- Asda has joined the Fuel Finder scheme, expanding its coverage to nearly 100% of fuel pumps nationwide.
- The Warm Homes Plan is being accelerated, with funding devolved to mayors for upgrading low-income homes.
- The government has secured clean power for 23 million homes through record-breaking renewables auctions and fast-tracked planning for solar and wind projects.
- Investments include Sizewell C nuclear plant, small modular reactors in North Wales, and implementing the Fingleton recommendations for nuclear power.
- New homes will be built with solar panels as standard under the Future Homes Standard.