The number of households installing solar panels surged last month, according to new data.
More than 17,000 households installed solar panels in March, according to Coventry Building Society – a 41 per cent increase on the same month last year when around 12,200 were installed.
In 2025 so far, solar panels have been installed on more than 45,000 homes – an increase of 28.6 per cent.
The rate of installations peaked in 2011 with more than 200,000 installations during the year.
This followed the launch of the feed-in tariff scheme, which meant solar panel users could export excess energy back to the grid and get paid for it.
This dipped in subsequent years when Government support was scaled back but it has rebounded recently.
Sophie Mason of Coventry Building Society said: ‘Whether people are looking to do their bit for the planet or keep their energy bills down, solar panels are proving to be a popular investment.
‘The momentum we’re seeing now seems to be driven by consumers looking for long-term solutions amid rising energy bills and growing climate awareness.
‘While the upfront cost can be a barrier, it’s important to view solar panels as a long-term investment and remember there are schemes available which can help.’
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