Can the UK hit 60GW of solar by 2030?
In our first-ever episode, guest host Ken Davies, a chemical engineer with extensive industrial experience, speaks with Gemma Grimes, Director of Policy and Delivery at Solar Energy UK.
Together, they explore the UK’s bold clean energy targets, policy shifts, and the real-world challenges of scaling solar to 60GW by 2030 – and potentially 90GW by 2035.
Gemma unpacks the economic value of solar, key infrastructure hurdles, and why skills development is critical to reaching net zero. She also tackles land-use misconceptions, rooftop solar potential, and how future standards could drive (or hinder) adoption.
“We’re constantly increasing what we believe we can do—all because of the speed and scale of growth in the industry. We need to remind policymakers: energy security, food security, and biodiversity are not mutually exclusive – they can coexist on the same land.”
– Gemma Grimes
If you’re looking for a clear-eyed, optimistic, and deeply informed take on the future of UK solar, this episode delivers.
Check out the first episode of the Solar&StorageXtra Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music, and start listening!
