Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
But solar-powered electricity rose by nearly a third on 2024 levels, helped by the UK''s sunniest year on record and the expansion of solar panels around the country.
UK Solar Roadmap 2025
Solar energy is among the lowest cost, and most popular, forms of power generation in the UK, and unlocking its potential will increase Britain''s energy security, drive down bills as well as...
Plug-in solar panels and the rooftop revolution
The UK Government has published its Solar Roadmap, including plug-in solar panels, community energy benefits and more.
UK Sets New Heat and Sunshine Records in Boost for Solar Power
More than 18.5 terawatt-hours of solar energy was produced in 2025, a 30% increase over the previous year and the most since record-keeping started, data from the National
British solar power surges past 2024 total
Solar power generation in Britain so far this year has surpassed the total for 2024 as panels are rapidly installed amid favourable weather, underlining renewable energy''s
Record year for UK solar as renewables generate most electricity
Solar deployment hit 18 GW in the United Kingdom at the end of February 2025, according to the latest DESNZ figures. This represented a 1.1 GW increase in deployed
Solar roadmap: United Kingdom powered by solar (accessible
The UK Solar Roadmap issued by the UK Government and produced through collaboration with industry presents a comprehensive strategy and clear plan of action to
British solar power surges past 2024 total
Solar power generation in Britain so far this year has surpassed the total for 2024 as panels are rapidly installed amid
Solar power in the United Kingdom
The table above shows electricity production from solar panels as a percentage of the final consumption of electricity in the UK and not gross supply to the grid.
Solar power in the United Kingdom
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Solar Power in UK Surges 42% With Sunniest Spring on Record
Solar farms and rooftops in the UK generated a record 42% more electricity from January through May 2025 than during the same period in 2024.
UK Solar Smashes Records in 2025: How Britain Generated 43% of Power
On July 8, 2025, at 12:30 pm, Britain''s solar panels generated 14GW of power—43% of national electricity demand. For context, that''s enough to power every home in London,
UK Solar Smashes Records in 2025: How Britain Generated 43
On July 8, 2025, at 12:30 pm, Britain''s solar panels generated 14GW of power—43% of national electricity demand. For context, that''s enough to power every home in London,