Octopus reports sharp rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

Many customers are going for 12 solar panels instead of the usual 10, Octopus says. Photograph: Paul Martin/Alamy

Solar panel sales have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war, according to Octopus Energy, and households are opting for bigger arrays of roof panels.

Sales were up 54% so far this month compared with the same period last month, the company said on Thursday.