Scotland's Solar Boom: 6GW 2030 Pledge

• The Scottish solar energy industry has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to significantly increase renewable energy generation by 2030. This increased ambition will lead to more jobs, lower emissions, and lower cost of living.

The Scottish solar energy industry has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to significantly increasing renewable energy generation in the country by 2030 with a minimum target of 4GW and ambition of 6GW. This increase will mean a more than tenfold rise in the number of solar panels installed in the country. The industry has expressed its support for the government's decision, stating that the increased ambition will create jobs, reduce emissions and combat the cost of living crisis. They are now looking forward to working with the government and other stakeholders to ensure the new target is met.

How Will Scotland's Solar Increase Impact Jobs?

• The increased ambition for solar energy in Scotland will create thousands of jobs in engineering, construction, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.
• This will provide immediate employment opportunities and long-term economic stability, as the solar industry is a relatively low-cost and sustainable form of energy.
• The increased solar energy generation will help reduce emissions and combat the cost of living crisis, as well as providing a more reliable energy source.
• Increased investment in solar energy will help drive innovation in technology, enabling Scotland to become a global leader in solar energy.
• Furthermore, the Scottish government has committed to providing additional support and funding opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to help them get involved in the solar energy industry, helping to create even more jobs.