Solar Costs increase 10% since change of government
Research shows that solar panel installations in England have increased by 10% since the nation’s change in government last year. Nearly 75,000 installations were recorded in the second half of 2024, up from 68,000 earlier in the year.
The data comes from iChoosr, a renewable energy accelerator, and indicates a 15% increase in overall clean energy adoption such as heat pumps and BESS.
This growth is linked to government initiatives such as the creation of Great British Energy (GB Energy) and the2030 solar adoption targets.
The UK’s Labour government has frequently heralded a ‘rooftop revolution’ plan to encourage property owners and developers to incorporate solar technology. It also works with the Solar Taskforce to develop industry-led renewable strategies.
Despite this, an MP-introduced proposal to mandate solar panels on all new homes was rejected by the UK parliament earlier this month.
Positive outlook
George Frost, UK Country Manager at iChoosr, states: “Energy consumers across the UK are now more willing than ever to make the switch to renewable sources.
“Rising energy bills and an increased desire for more sustainable lifestyle options mean UK households are looking for more energy-efficient ways to power their homes.”
The research also used MCS data to highlight the leading regions for renewable energy adoption in 2024, based on the installation of heat pumps, battery storage, and solar panels. These are Maldon, Essex; Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire; East Lindsey, Lincolnshire;South Hams, Devon; and Winchester, Hampshire.
Maldon, South Hams, and the Forest of Dean also recorded the highest concentration of solar installations throughout the year.