HC Deb 04 July 1988 vol 136 c419W
15. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy how much energy he expects to be generated from solar sources during the current year; what was the comparable figure five years ago; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Passive solar design of buildings is the best way to utilise solar energy in the United Kingdom. My Department is supporting a major research and development programme aimed at encouraging the take-up of the technology by the building industry.