[SMM PV] European Rooftop PV Market Sees "Installation Rush"

Published: May 18, 2026 13:25

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Reuters reported, citing market data, that demand for rooftop PV systems among household users in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and other countries more than doubled compared to levels before the Middle East conflict erupted, while business volumes for European energy equipment wholesalers and renewable energy enterprises surged even more dramatically.

Since the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran conflict in late February, European electricity prices have risen significantly, with energy costs for enterprises and households under sustained pressure. Against this backdrop, an installation rush for rooftop solar systems has swept across Europe, as PV power generation accelerates its transition from a supplementary energy source to a critical option for ensuring energy security. Reuters reported, citing market data, that demand for rooftop PV systems among household users in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and other countries more than doubled compared to levels before the Middle East conflict erupted, while business volumes for European energy equipment wholesalers and renewable energy enterprises surged even more dramatically.

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