My Lords, may I ask the Minister a general question about the role of solar PV in our energy strategy? Quite large amounts of electricity are being planned and spoken about, as the Minister told us. I assume it is the case that photovoltaic generation is available only during daylight and is negligible after dark. Therefore, I assume that this capacity will not be available when we have peak demand, which occurs after dark, typically in the early hours of darkness. Therefore, are we in a sense subsidising capacity that will not be available when we need electricity most?
Renewables Obligation Closure (Amendment) Order 2015
Proceeding contribution from
Bishop of Chester
(Bishops (affiliation))
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 3 March 2015.
It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Renewables Obligation Closure (Amendment) Order 2015.
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