UK Solar will support and represent over 130 of its existing solar members and broadening its member base to become the trusted voice of solar power in the UK. The Renewable Energy Association will be working with its existing solar members to develop a clear path to grid parity with wholesale and retail electricity prices across all sectors of the solar power market.

 

“The Renewable Energy Association is excited to announce the launch of UK Solar," said Dr Nina Skorupska, REA chief executive. "The integration of solar as a major player in the UK energy mix will transform the power market. Businesses, households and the public sector will see their energy bills reduced. It is the mission of UK Solar to support and drive the transition to this solar future” 

Further exciting news is that the REA is to represent renewable storage technologies with UK Energy Storage, the trade body for all storage technologies across the UK. Energy storage technologies offer huge potential for the UK’s energy supply mix. The ability to store renewable power which can then be used to meet demand when it is needed can deliver tremendous benefits for system stability and security of supply as well as decarbonising UK energy supplies. 

Using the REA’s experience of successfully bringing new technologies to market, UK Energy Storage will ensure that storage technologies have a smooth path to commercialisation in the UK through delivering and developing effective policy.

 

“The potential for energy storage to transform the UK energy mix is immense," said Ray Noble, REA senior advisor. "Through representing all types and scale storage technologies, the REA will drive the commercialisation of viable storage solutions in the UK. The integration of storage technologies will bring down costs and increase the capacity of renewable energy available on demand, which could revolutionise the energy mix.”