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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 4 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 May 2016. It was answered by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.


Solar Power

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of the proposed removal of Government support for solar thermal energy on the (a) UK solar thermal and (b) solar cylinder manufacturing industry.

Answer

The Government’s recent consultation on reform of the Renewable Heat Incentive included a proposal to withdraw RHI support for solar thermal technologies. The consultation closed on 27 April. In taking a decision on the future of support for solar thermal we will consider all relevant factors including potential effects on the UK supply chain.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36523
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Heating Solar power
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk