[Solar PV: UK Solar Hits 2M Installations as Volumes Surge to 14-Year High]

Published: May 7, 2026 09:14
As of March 2026, UK solar capacity reached 22.1 GW, supported by over 2 million cumulative installations. Monthly growth peaked in March with 27,607 new sites, the highest rate since 2012. While small-scale arrays under 50 kW dominate by count, large-scale progress was highlighted by the 373 MW Cleve Hill plant. Bolstered by a £15 billion home efficiency fund and the upcoming legalization of 'balcony solar' devices, the UK is accelerating toward its 45 GW 2030 target, with a record 4.9 GW recently secured via the latest CfD auction round.

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