To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce a legal requirement for operators of solar energy projects to establish in advance financial provision, which is both monitored and regularly updated, by means of a performance bond, insurance bond or independently run fund for decommissioning solar sites should the operator depart for any reason and leave the equipment on site.
The Government has no plans to introduce such a requirement. Planning conditions typically require developers to return the site to its previous use after its term of operation.
Securities and guarantees to cover decommissioning costs in the event of developer default are left for negotiation between landlords and their tenants.
Answered on 22 Jun 2026