UK solar installations hit decade high in March as energy prices surge

Britain recorded the highest number of solar installations in a decade in March, as households sought to shield themselves from soaring energy prices linked to the Iran conflict. The data points to stronger consumer adoption of rooftop solar and a defensive response to energy-market volatility. The immediate market impact is limited, but it reinforces demand for household energy resilience and renewable installations.

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Britain recorded the highest number of solar installations in a decade in March, as households sought to shield themselves from soaring energy prices linked to the Iran conflict. The data points to stronger consumer adoption of rooftop solar and a defensive response to energy-market volatility. The immediate market impact is limited, but it reinforces demand for household energy resilience and renewable installations.