Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
Summary
Solar energy produced a record 14.4% of Great Britain’s electricity in July, breaking the previous high from May. The increase comes from more sunshine and many new solar panel installations on homes and in solar farms, helping people save on energy bills.Key Facts
- Solar power reached 14.4% of Great Britain’s electricity in July, a new monthly record.
- This is 50% more solar electricity than in July last year, when it was 9.6%.
- The rise happened because parts of the UK had almost twice the usual sunshine hours.
- More solar panels were installed in the first half of 2024 than in any six-month period since 2011.
- Most new solar setups are on household rooftops, which make up about one-third of total solar capacity.
- Solar power helped supply electricity during the heatwave for air conditioning and fans.
- The largest UK solar farm is the 373 MW Cleve Hill project; a bigger 800 MW farm is planned for 2029.
- The energy minister said growing Britain’s own power reduces exposure to global energy price changes and can lower bills.
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