Analysis reveals there were 75,000 solar panel installations in England in second half of 2024 – up from 68,000 in first half
There has been a 10% rise in solar panel installations across England following the introduction of the new Labour government, with nearly 75,000 solar panels being installed across the second half of 2024, up from 68,000 during the first six months of last year. The new research, collated by iChoosr, accelerators of the transition to renewable energy, also reveals a 15% increase in wider renewable energy uptake in England since the change of government, with heat pumps, batteries and solar panels all seeing boosts in installation since last July.
Since entering office, the government has put an increased focus on renewable power, including setting up Great British Energy to drive and invest in clean power projects, setting new targets for solar energy adoption by 2030, and encouraging more builders and homeowners to install solar energy on properties through its ‘rooftop revolution’ plans.
George Frost, UK Country Manager at iChoosr, says:“While it is heartening to see accelerating adoption of PV, a step change is needed if we are to meet ambitious net zero targets.
Energy consumers across the UK are now more willing than ever to make the switch to renewable sources. Rising energy bills and an increased desire for more sustainable lifestyle options mean UK households are looking for more energy-efficient ways to power their homes.”
iChoosr’s study has also revealed the top regional green energy champions of 2024 based on overall renewable energy adoption across the year, including heat pumps, battery and solar panel installations. They were:
Green Energy Champions 2024**
1. Maldon, Essex
2. Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
3. East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
4. South Hams, Devon
5. Winchester, Hampshire
Maldon in Essex, South Hams on the South coast of Devon and the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire were also the top three areas with the highest concentration of solar installations across 2024 as a whole.
George Frost continues: “From Devon to Essex and Hampshire to Lincolnshire, renewable installations are taking place in homes right across the country. The days of renewable solutions being inaccessible and unaffordable are gone for many households. Through new partnerships and initiatives, there are an increasing number of options that enable households to easily make the switch and gain all the benefits that they bring.”
iChoosr partners with local authorities to deliver the highly successful Solar Together programme across the UK. To date, Solar Together has delivered more than 37,000 solar panel installations, which are expected to remove 718,850 tonnes of carbon emissions over the next 25 years.
