A leading political figure has called for greater deployment of solar energy in Scotland.
Energy minister Fergus Ewing said more work needed to be done to help homes and businesses generate their own supply of electricity.
The call comes after the Department of Energy and Climate and Change (DECC) made moves to reduce the Feed-in –Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) subsidies in the UK and set proposals to reduce the renewables obligation support.
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said: “Scotland is at the forefront of the renewables industry and solar is an important part of our renewable mix.
“We are actively seeking to encourage greater deployment of solar on the roofs of more Scottish homes and businesses to help them generate their own cheaper and greener supply of electricity.”
“Last month the Scottish Government launched a consultation – open until 27 August 2015, proposing waiving planning permission for most commercial non-domestic rooftop solar installations.”
Last month The Solar Trade Association (STA) issued its ‘Solar Independence Plan’ to the new UK Government.
Setting out a proposal for how to most effectively remove subsidies by 2020.
The STA reports that 10% of the UK’s renewable power comes from solar power, deployed on over 670,000 homes and thousands of farms and businesses.
