Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of opportunities for installing solar panels on commercial properties in (a) Surrey and (b) Surrey Heath constituency.

No specific assessment of the adequacy of opportunities for installing solar panels on commercial properties in Surrey or Surrey Heath has been made. However, rooftop solar remains a key part of the Government’s clean power mission and is one of the most popular and easily deployed renewable energy sources. The Government supports commercial rooftop deployment through measures such as permitted development rights, favourable tax treatment, and the Smart Export Guarantee. These policies apply across England, including Surrey, and aim to make it easier for businesses to install solar panels where suitable roof space is available.