New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar
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Key context: <p>Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran</p><p>Great Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, as households turn to rooftop panels to help cut their energy bills.</p><p>An analysis of the government’s official figures shows that Great Britain added 142,536 solar installations in the first six months of the year, putting it on track to top last year’s record solar additions.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/new-solar-panels-great-britain-15-year-high">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against IranGreat Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, as households turn to rooftop panels to help cut their energy bills.An analysis of the government’s official figures shows that Great Britain added 142,536 solar installations in the first six months of the year, putting it on track to top last year’s record solar additions. Continue reading...
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