With energy prices still high, many homeowners are asking the same question: are solar panels worth it? In most cases, the answer is yes, and more households than ever are opting to have solar panels installed.
By mid-August 2025, Britain’s solar electricity output had already surpassed the total for 2024, generating 14.43 billion kWh – enough to power more than five million homes. This surge reflects a 20 per cent rise in national solar capacity and the sunniest spring since records began. Domestic solar panel installations climbed by 22 per cent in the first half of 2025, with about 2 GWp (gigawatt-peak) of new solar capacity added – the fastest growth rate in a decade.
