Renewable Energy Debate
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Lord Harries of Pentregarth
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Renewable Energy
Lord Harries of Pentregarth Excerpts(3 years, 7 months ago)
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Lord Callanan (Con)
As the noble Lord correctly said, a number of very successful interconnector projects already exist and will exist in the future. We think they will make a valuable contribution to our energy mix and to providing security of supply.
Lord Harries of Pentregarth (CB) [V]
At the moment, solar power provides only 2.2% of our energy needs. What are the Government doing to increase this percentage? In particular, why are they not doing more to encourage householders to install solar panels on their roofs?
Lord Callanan (Con)
The noble and right reverend Lord is right that solar will play a critical role in the mix. A number of projects have already been approved and are ongoing. I am sure we will receive further bids for solar power projects in the contracts for difference auction next year.