The UK has become more attractive for renewable energy investment over the past six months thanks to the return of the Contracts for Difference auction.
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme should be expanded, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has recommended as one of a number of measures to strengthen confidence in the economy.
Changes in public policy are still needed to encourage a switch from gas boilers to hybrid systems now, but the Future Homes Standard should be implemented now.
Elexon, the electricity systems administrator, was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday (14 May), although no key systems are thought to have been affected.