UK Solar Roadmap 2025
We will push ahead on a solar rooftop revolution, while tackling the barriers of planning, grid, supply chains and skills. Publishing this Roadmap is just the beginning of our journey – and we...
UK rooftop solar has strongest Q1 since 2012, new record for generation
Building regulations in England support growth in demand for rooftop solar as new-build properties make up significant share of small-scale PV installations. Strong installations in first...
Solar power in the United Kingdom
In the summer half-year from April to September 2016, UK solar panels produced more electricity (6,964 GWh) than did coal power (6,342 GWh); each meeting about 5% of demand.
Homeowners could save hundreds on energy bills from solar drive
Families could save around £500 a year on their energy bills by installing rooftop solar panels as part of the government''s rooftop revolution – making working people better off through the...
Rooftop Revolution: The UK Government''s Roadmap for Solar
To support this ambition, the UK Solar Taskforce was set up and it has now published the UK Solar Roadmap. The plan outlines that only about 0.4% of the UK''s land would be necessary for
How rooftop solar is powering the UK''s energy transition
Whether you''re running a school, a farm, a public building or a large commercial facility, we design systems that maximise return on investment and help you play a meaningful part in the
''UK''s rooftop solar success depends on smarter grid''
The Government''s plans to mandate rooftop solar panels for all new-build homes under the upcoming Future Homes Standard have been widely welcomed as a step forward for achieving
Solar power in the United Kingdom
OverviewHistorySolar potentialRooftop solarLarge-scale solar farmsPlanning considerationsGovernment programmesFuture
In 2006, the United Kingdom had installed about 12 MW of photovoltaic capacity, which represented only 0.3% of total European solar PV of 3,400 MW. In August 2006, there was widespread news coverage in the United Kingdom of the major high street electrical retailers Currys'' decision to stock PV modules, manufactured by Sharp, at a cost of £1,000 per module. The retailer also provided an installation service.
Solar panels hit all-time record in 2025 in UK | Homebuilding
The UK has just hit its highest level of rooftop solar panel installations ever recorded, making 2025 a landmark year for home energy. New data from MCS shows that solar has already
UK Solar Boom: Record-Breaking Rooftop Installations and Generation
Residential Solar Solutions: We help homeowners reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprint by installing efficient and affordable rooftop solar systems. Our residential solar
Plug-in solar panels and the rooftop revolution
The UK Government has published its Solar Roadmap, including plug-in solar panels, community energy benefits and more.