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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

Surge in Brits installing solar panels in scramble to avoid rising energy bills

  • The total number of solar arrays across the UK has surpassed two million for the first time, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy adoption.
  • March saw the highest monthly installation of solar systems since 2012, with 27,607 new additions, predominantly rooftop panels on homes.
  • Britain's solar capacity has grown by 11.7 per cent over the past year, adding 2.3 gigawatts of clean power, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband highlighting the role in reducing bills and energy shocks.
  • The government is actively promoting solar power through initiatives like consenting to the UK's largest solar farm and making panels standard on new homes.
  • Solar power set new records in March, generating over 15GW, as experts note public support for clean energy as a solution to energy bill volatility and reliance on fossil fuels.

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