UK householders face delays of up to 15 years for solar installations

Committee of MPs says ‘dark cloud of delays’ hindering Britain from reaching renewable energy potential

People in the UK are facing waits of up to 15 years for solar installations on their homes due to a lack of grid connectivity, MPs have found.

The environmental audit committee, which looks at green policies in government, has said there is a “dark cloud of delays” hindering the country from reaching its potential when it comes to renewable energy.