Britain installs record solar panels as households dodge soaring energy costs
Great Britain installed 142,536 solar panels in the first half of 2026, the highest six-month total since 2011, as households seek to reduce energy bills amid soaring fossil fuel costs. Energy supplier E.ON Next reported a 151 percent rise in home solar installations compared with the same period last year. The surge reflects growing demand for low-cost renewable energy alternatives.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 09:11 UTC
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