UK surpasses 2 million solar installations with 22.1 GW total capacity
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Matthew Lynas
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Summary
The UK has reached a new milestone with over 2 million solar installations, totaling 22.1 GW of capacity by March 2026. Installation volumes have returned to levels not seen since 2012, driven by both rooftop and large-scale deployment. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) released provisional data showing this growth, with expectations of even higher monthly installation volumes as additional government support comes into effect.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMarch 2026 saw a return to installation volumes not seen since 2012 as rooftop and large-scale deployment drove UK solar to a new milestone.
Even greater monthly installation volumes are expected as further government support kicks in.
Millions of solar installations now power UK homes and the grid, according to the latest government deployment data, with installation volumes hitting a rate not seen for more than a decade.
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