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Solar Power: Agriculture

Asked by Jim McMahonLabour (Co-op)Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 15 December 2025UIN 97549

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving the take up of roof mounted solar retrofit equipment on existing agricultural buildings.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Government is looking to facilitate and promote extensive deployment of rooftop solar on industrial and commercial property, including agricultural buildings.

Our Solar Roadmap, published in June, sets out cross-Whitehall engagement to deliver action in the commercial solar space. Delivery of this and the other 71 Solar Roadmap actions is being monitored and supported by the government/industry Solar Council.

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