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title: Open Access Government - UK Government pushes for Solar
description: Solar energy forms a central pillar of the UK government's strategy to achieve net zero but there are still problems impacting the long-term strategy.
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# [Open Access Government - UK Government pushes for Solar](https://www.true.tech/resources/blog/open-access-government)

 Written by [True](https://www.true.tech/resources/blog/author/true) | Nov 30, 2023, 9:55:00 PM

Otto Terrell, Senior Sustainability Consultant, True, powered by Open Energy Market, navigates the challenges and opportunities in the UK Government’s push for solar on industrial rooftops

[The recent move by the UK Government to promote solar power on industrial rooftops](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/10/02/industrial-buildings-rooftop-solar-panels/#:~:text=Download%20our%20app-,Government%20to%20give%20commercial%20buildings%20go%2Dahead,install%20bigger%20rooftop%20solar%20panels&text=Industrial%20buildings%20will%20be%20able,be%20unveiled%20by%20Claire%20Coutinho) has been met with both optimism and scepticism.

On the surface, the intention to cut red tape hindering businesses in their solar application processes is a positive step. However, the practical implementation of this strategy raises some concerns that firms should carefully consider.

[Read more...](https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/the-uk-governments-push-for-solar-on-industrial-rooftops/170409/)

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