Plug-in solar has just been announced as legal in the UK, and this statement from our Chief executive Chris Hewett explains why SEUK welcomes the news. #SolarEnergyUK

Less than two weeks to go until Solar Energy Scotland's Forum on 8 September, in Glasgow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Interested in what the day will consist of? Find out more now: shorturl.at/OEelr #SolarEnergyUK #SolarEnergyScotland

Solar & Storage Live has a Skills & Careers Hub, dedicated to attracting new talent to the industry 👷🔧 Register now to get updates, and book meetings with hiring businesses once the event app goes live. #SolarEnergyUK #SolarStorageLive

Beacon Fen Energy Park is the latest renewable project in Low Carbon's UK portfolio to secure planning, continuing its leading role in advancing projects that support the transition to a clean, secure energy system 🏞️ #SolarEnergyUK

A partnership between The Verdancy Group (TVG) and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Scotland has been given the go-ahead to deliver a new Sustainable construction & retrofit Skills Pilot Project in the Glasgow & Lanarkshire area 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #SolarEnergyUK

Help shape Scotland's next generation of sustainable construction & retrofit skills talent

SEUK members invited to support new DWP Scotland and The Verdancy Group pilot A new pilot programme in Scotland is aiming to connect job seekers with

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First solar-powered trip along the Thames ⛵ Congratulations to Tim and Sue Knox of Mothership Marine and the Electric Boat Association for completing the first ever solar-powered ride along 200km of the River Thames. #SolarEnergyUK

Electric Boat - Solar Only Thames Challenge

Discover the future of boating with the Electric Boat, DB1, as it travels the Thames using only clean energy from solar panels.

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Congratulations to all A-Level, AS-Level and T-Level students on your results today 🌟 Whatever's next for you, here's one option worth a look: the solar and battery storage industry is one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors, and it needs skilled people now. #SolarEnergyUK

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Discover opportunities in solar energy. Explore careers, training, and skills support to power the UK’s clean energy future. Join the solar workforce today.

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Six weeks to go until S&SL in Birmingham 🔋 The UK's largest solar energy exhibition, showcasing market-leading and innovative solar and storage solutions and technologies. SEUK will be at stand D43 - come and say hello! 🎟️ RSVP now: www.terrapinn.com/ssl-uk/seuk/... #SolarEnergyUK

Today’s solar eclipse poses no threat to the grid 🌓 The impact will be predictable, manageable and is of no cause for concern. As the eclipse will occur in the evening, only a limited amount of solar generation will be lost. ➡️ Learn more here: lnkd.in/em2CbVgE #SolarEnergyUK

Support, integration, safety - the three things that separate a good product from a great one as solar and storage systems get smarter 🔧 Our latest article looks at what installers need from manufacturers as the market moves fast. #SolarEnergyUK

What installers need from manufacturers as solar and storage systems get smarter

As solar and battery systems become more complex, manufacturers are increasingly judged on support, integration, safety, software and aftercare, not only

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Great British Energy and Barclays Climate Ventures are backing British innovator Naked Energy Ltd with £8.875M to fund a new UK manufacturing facility for its hybrid solar thermal and PV systems ☀️ This will create direct and indirect roles, and new export opportunities for the UK. #SolarEnergyUK

Applications are now open to exhibit or sponsor at The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026 ☀️ Interested and want to find out more? Get the details here: shorturl.at/5d0Ay #SolarEnergyUK

Utility-scale BESS remains a strong opportunity for solar and storage businesses. But the market is becoming more demanding. SEUK's latest blog in our 'Storage in Focus' series looks at why contract detail now matters for utility-scale BESS projects 📝 #SolarEnergyUK

Utility-scale BESS optimisation: the devil is in the detail

Utility-scale battery storage remains a strong opportunity for solar and storage businesses, but revenue assumptions, optimisation agreements and risk

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Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than any previous month, while the sector continues to power ahead 📈 The figure of 14.4% of all power generated in July smashed the previous monthly record of 12.4%, set only in May. #SolarEnergyUK

Britain benefits from the summer sun as July smashes solar generation record

Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than any previous month, while the sector continues to power ahead

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Solar & Storage Live's 2026 Awards finalists have been announced - we're proud to see SEUK members shortlisted across multiple categories! Chris Hewett (Chief Executive at SEUK) will be joining the judging panel this year, helping decide who takes home the honours 🏆 #SolarEnergyUK

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Solar & Storage Live UK is the UK’s largest solar and energy storage exhibition

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For many C&I sites, the strongest proposition is no longer just rooftop generation and payback. It's solar, battery storage, flexible demand and intelligent energy management working together. So, what does a credible C&I business case look like in 2026? Find out now! ☀️ #SolarEnergyUK

Batteries, dynamic tariffs and the changing C&I solar business case

For many commercial and industrial sites, the strongest solar proposition is no longer simply generation and payback. It is solar, storage and intelligent

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The UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Prof Emily Shuckburgh CBE, visited Emberton Solar Farm in Buckinghamshire last week and called what she saw "a vision of hope." #SolarEnergyUK

Solar farm wildlife ‘a vision of hope’ says Government’s chief climate adviser

The wealth of wildlife living on a solar farm near Milton Keynes has delighted the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Energy Department

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Two weeks ago, SEUK hosted the second Rooftop Forum of the year, bringing industry leaders together to discuss the future of rooftop solar - from battery integration and smart tariffs to what the next phase of home energy looks like 🏠 Our latest blog piece on this is out now! #SolarEnergyUK

Smart tariffs, batteries, and the next phase of home energy

Residential solar is becoming part of a wider home energy system, where batteries, EVs, heat pumps and smart tariffs work together to reduce bills and

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Presenting...The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026 🔋 The event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, local authorities and key stakeholders shaping Scotland's solar and energy storage sector. 🎟️ Find out more here: shorturl.at/uaRBu #SolarEnergyUK

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SEUK presents The Future for Solar & Storage in Scotland 2026 ☀️🔋 Taking place on Tuesday 10th November from 9am-5pm at COSLA, Verity House in Edinburgh, the event will bring together industry leade...

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Move to cut energy bills praised by solar industry. Responding to Andy Burnham’s announcement that VAT on electricity bills will be removed from 1 October, Chris Hewett, Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK, said the following: #SolarEnergyUK

National security guide launched to protect UK’s renewable energy infrastructure 🛡️ The guide is aimed at developers, planners, operators and security professionals, providing practical, risk-based guidance for the planning, design and operation of solar sites. #SolarEnergyUK

Residential solar is moving into a new phase ☀️ Panels on a roof are just the starting point. The real opportunity is in how solar connects with batteries, EVs, heat pumps and smart tariffs to cut bills and make homes easier to manage. #SolarEnergyUK

Smart tariffs, batteries, and the next phase of home energy

Residential solar is becoming part of a wider home energy system, where batteries, EVs, heat pumps and smart tariffs work together to reduce bills and

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SEUK looks forward to working with Andy Burnham MP as he establishes his new administration, helping to grow the economy and pursue our joint aim of cutting energy bills. #SolarEnergyUK

SEUK, along with other leading energy trade associations, have written an open letter to the next PM calling for a genuine partnership between government and industry. 📩 Read the letter here: shorturl.at/Hof0m #SolarEnergyUK

We're happy to announce that Dan Meredith has joined SEUK as our new Director of External Affairs 🤝 Dan will focus on building relationships across the energy sector, driving energy policy development, leading on public affairs as well as media and communications. #SolarEnergyUK

SEUK hosted Co-Location, Co-Location, Co-Location! yesterday, bringing together senior voices from industry, government, networks, regulation, investment, and market analysis to discuss the practical barriers and opportunities shaping co-located project deployment 🔋 #SolarEnergyUK

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SEUK hosted Co-Location, Co-Location, Co-Location! today, bringing together senior voices from industry, government, networks, regulation, investment, and market analysis to discuss the practical barr...

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In March 2025, SEUK published a report on Farming Sustainably - and it's still as relevant as ever! 🚜 Building on SEUK's Farming Factsheet, the report reinforces that solar farms do not in any way present a risk to the UK's food security. #SolarEnergyUK

Farming Sustainably Report

As stewards of the countryside, the agricultural sector has shaped our rural environment and communities for generations. UK farms have long been

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5 days to go until SEUK's Co-Location event on Tue 14th July ☀️ David Acres will be joining the panel to unpack what's standing in the way of co-location at scale. 👉 Non-member tickets: lnkd.in/eHAP62uk For members, email us at events@solarenergyuk.org to get your discount code. #SolarEnergyUK

Our latest case study featuring RENOLIT, a global manufacturer facility in Northumberland, and SEUK member Zestec Renewable Energy, in partnership with Seed Renewables is out now! 👉 Read the case study: lnkd.in/eC7qvh2b #SolarEnergyUK

8 days to go until SEUK's Co-Location event on Tue 14th July 💬 Robyn Lucas will be joining our panel session to share what needs to change for co-located investment. 👉 Non-member tickets: lnkd.in/eHAP62uk For members, email us at events@solarenergyuk.org to get your discount code. #SolarEnergyUK