The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero released figures showing that 2025 was the strongest year on record for solar deployment in the UK, with 269,000 installations, about 255,000 rooftop. That represents a new rooftop solar installation every 2 minutes over the year. April 2026 saw nearly 23,000 new installations, more than half rooftop, and nine of the ten best‑performing months for solar deployment have occurred in the past year. Total solar installations passed 2 million in March 2026. The government reports a 9 % drop in the cost of acquiring and installing solar PV, and rooftop solar can save families up to £480 a month. The rollout includes the Springwell Solar Farm, plug‑in panels, and new‑home standard panels. Businesses such as Numatic International and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have added large rooftop arrays, and 100 schools and colleges are slated to receive solar this year.
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