The cost of utility-scale solar has fallen by 85% over the last decade, making it cheaper than fossil fuels and competitive with onshore wind.
Solar Energy Scotland has called on the government to remove legacy planning barriers for both large and small solar developments.
The call is being made as the closing date for the National Planning Framework 4 consultation looms, with the trade association having identified a number of modifications that are required to truly boost solar in Scotland.
These include the need to prioritise projects with the potential to reduce emission and a recognition that clean energy is required to meet other government objectives on housing, transport, heat, and power.
If barriers are removed, solar can play an even larger role in reducing household bills and supporting increased energy independence. These points are particularly key currently, as the…