New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar
Great Britain has seen a 15-year high in solar power installations during the first half of 2026. The surge is driven by rising fossil fuel costs and new government legislation allowing for balcony solar panels.
UK households will be able to fit balcony solar panels by the end of August after legislation was passed this month. Photograph: Climate Central UK households will be able to fit balcony solar panels by the end of August after legislation was passed this month. Photograph: Climate Central Solar power New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran
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