Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the potential impact of delays in (a) processing applications for solar panel installations and (b) issuing Distributor Network Operator reference numbers on household finances.

No estimate has been made.

Most domestic solar installations (<3.68kW) can be made under G98 regulations, whereby no application is required – the installer must merely notify the DNO within 28 days of commissioning. Households can benefit from bill savings immediately.

We are aware of some delays in customers’ receiving the Meter Point Administration Number required to sell electricity under the Smart Export Guarantee. The Government keeps this issue under review.