1、 potential solar photovoltaics(PV)energy generation opportunities for the UK from car parks and rooftopsSUSTAINABILITY SERIESA new SPV Solar power value THE NEW SPV SOLAR POWER VALUE2Grey is the new greenTo have any hope of reaching net zero,harnessing solar power will be critical and car parks and

2、rooftops could be part of that solution.Beyond reducing emissions during operation,this renewable energy source offers property owners income opportunities,as well as energy cost stability and savings.Delving into the solar potential on these surfaces,we uncover how the UK might achieve its ambitiou

3、s 70 GW capacity target.In 1883,Charles Fritts made history by coating a thin layer of selenium with an ultra-thin layer of gold,laying the groundwork for the first solar cell.Now,140 years later,global solar photovoltaics(PV)boast a staggering capacity generation exceeding 1 terawatt(TW).The UK con

4、tributes around 1.5%of the global total,equivalent to 15 gigawatts(GW)of capacity.However,the ambition reaches far beyond,with plans to quintuple this capacity to 70 GW within the next 12 years.The ultimate goal is to completely decarbonise the electricity grid,requiring all power generation to be s

5、ourced from renewable resources such as wind,solar,nuclear,battery,and pumped storage.As of October 2023,significant progress has been made,with 54%of the UKs electricity stemming from zero-carbon alternatives,an increase from 49%in September 2023 and a remarkable jump from around 30%in early 2020.N

6、otably,solar power accounted for just 3.4%.This drive aligns with recommendations from the rooftop revolution,part of the Net Zero Review presented by Rt Hon.Chris Skidmore in early 2023.Skidmore emphasised the imperative for the government to establish a regulatory framework that actively encourage