In the Sunshine (Of Your Love)?

The current UK government promises, by 2030, to triple the amount of the country's solar power. As a start, they have approved 3 large, English solar farms. There's likely to be some local resistance in these locations. The government is also considering whether to apply 'solar standards' to new build properties. In the past, major house building companies have vigorously resisted such moves. There also likely to be moves to encourage siting solar panels on existing properties, perhaps including currently protected buildings https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/13/labours-rooftop-revolution-to-deliver-solar-power-to-millions-of-uk-homes). Encouraging solar power in England and Wales is broadly a good idea. It's better to site solar panels on buildings, rather than to create solar farms. Land occupied by a solar farm can't be used for anything else e.g. agriculture; leisure or building. The key problem, however, is likely to be the UK's electricity transmission system. This needs a major upgrade to deal with 'renewables'. Scotland produces a surfeit of wind power. Sometimes, this cannot be currently transmitted to the energy-hungry South. A more effective electricity transmission system, would enable the UK to blend Scottish wind power and English/Welsh solar power. There will, however, be arguments about this. Should it be expensively buried (less invasive) or carried by more pylons (faster). The upgrade is needed and it's needed quickly! Expect, however, lots of wailing and gnashing of teeth.