NBIL: Leading the Way in Commercial Solar Panel Solutions

As an industry front-runner in providing solar panel solutions, NBIL is playing a pivotal role in the rising trend of outfitting commercial buildings with solar panels.

The government’s newly established Solar Taskforce has identified schools, warehouses, and car parks as potential platforms for affordably harnessing solar power. The government is committed to amplifying solar capacity by nearly five times to 70GW by 2035 as part of a broader agenda to supercharge Britain with cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy sources. Despite this ambitious plan, the solar panel installation would occupy a small percentage of the country’s land area.

The new Solar Taskforce aims to tap into the unexplored potential of commercial buildings, schools, warehouses, and car parks for solar installations, promoting cleaner, cheaper, and more secure energy.

By 2035, the goal is to nearly quintuple solar capacity to 70GW, significantly reducing energy bills and creating jobs across the UK.

The Solar Taskforce will focus on reducing costs and overcoming barriers to solar power expansion, playing a vital role in the UK’s move towards its net zero commitments.

The Impact of Solar Power on Homes and Jobs

Over a million UK homes are already equipped with solar panels, providing dependable energy, significantly reducing utility costs, and contributing to job creation in the field of solar technology. The Taskforce, however, sees an unexplored potential in commercial buildings, schools, warehouses, car parks, and even the prospect of floating solar installations.

Government’s Commitment to Solar Power Expansion

In line with Chris Skidmore’s recommendations in his Independent Review of Net Zero, the government has committed to forming a Taskforce to drive the growth of solar power affordably and efficiently, helping the UK to fulfill its net zero commitments.

Breaking Down Barriers to Solar Power

Energy Security and Net Zero Minister, Graham Stuart, emphasised the immense potential of unused rooftop space in car parks and supermarkets across every community to generate solar power. The Solar Taskforce is dedicated to cutting costs and overcoming barriers to exploit the sun’s energy while using a tiny fraction of the country’s land. This initiative would significantly enhance the country’s energy security, reduce bills, and provide long-term jobs.

The Future of Solar Power in the UK

Chris Hewett, CEO of Solar Energy UK and co-chair of the Taskforce, underscored the profitability of installing rooftop solar panels in residential and commercial settings. He pointed out that the solar installation rate needs to double to help hit the target of 70GW by 2035. Alongside this, there will be a significant need for increased solar farm development.

Benefits of Solar Power for Households and Businesses

The Taskforce’s first meeting also discussed driving more rooftop installations by enabling cost reductions for households and businesses looking to install solar panels. By doing so, more people can experience the benefits of solar power, including reduced utility bills.

Support for Solar Industry Growth

The Taskforce is supporting the UK’s solar industry at a time when it’s witnessing exponential growth. Over 99% of the UK’s solar capacity has been installed since May 2010, and in 2020, the solar industry supported 11,500 jobs across the country. In March this year, more than 19,000 smaller-scale rooftop installations were made.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is NBIL, and what is its role in the solar power sector?NBIL is a leading solar panel solutions provider. They actively support the UK government’s Solar Taskforce in their mission to significantly increase solar power capacity across the country.
  2. What is the Solar Taskforce? The Solar Taskforce is a government initiative to expand the use of solar power in the UK. They mainly focus on commercial buildings, schools, warehouses, and car parks for solar installations.
  3. What is the goal of the Solar Taskforce by 2035? The Taskforce aims to increase solar capacity nearly five times to 70GW by 2035. This is part of a broader plan to provide cleaner, cheaper, and more secure energy sources for the UK.
  4. How will the Solar Taskforce contribute to job creation? The solar power expansion is expected to generate numerous jobs in the solar technology field. This growth in the solar industry will provide long-term employment opportunities across the country.
  5. What measures is the Solar Taskforce taking to make solar installations more accessible? The Taskforce is focusing on reducing costs and overcoming barriers to solar power. They are driving increased rooftop solar installations, making them more cost-effective for households and businesses. This allows more people to benefit from solar power, including reduced utility bills and enhanced energy security.

The Path to Net Zero

The Solar Taskforce aims to unlock the potential of solar in the UK to achieve the country’s net zero ambitions. From rooftop installations to small and large utility-scale solar farms, every form of solar power will be pushed forward by bringing the government and industry together.

As a total solution in the solar panel solutions sector, NBIL fully invests in this solar revolution, further strengthening its commitment to a sustainable and energy-efficient future.