Solar power is one of the most well-evidenced and researched fields in the clean energy sector. Its popularity has grown in abundance over recent years, with further rapid uptake predicted for the coming year. Let’s take a look back at what happened in the solar industry in 2024 and ahead to 2025.
Solar panels are either roof-mounted or ground-fitted, with solar power plants ranging in size from small residential settings to industrial-scale operations. This makes them suitable for powering everything from homes to businesses and industries.
The solar industry in 2024
2024 was a great year for the solar industry, with much expansion and many successful implementations of policies and procedures. It is projected that more growth will occur this year than ever before.
Whereas the public were previously concerned about whether solar farms would have a harmful effect on biodiversity, there is now much evidence that solar farms help nature.
The National Farmers’ Union is now firmly in support of efforts to increase solar wind farms. It has been suggested that rather than solar energy posing a threat to food production, land, and farmers livelihoods, it is the increased threat of climate change that is having the most negative impact.
The government has recently approved significant solar capacity on a national level, with just under two gigawatts of available generated solar power. Retrofitted battery energy storage systems have now had VAT struck off, and there are plans to bolster the energy efficiency of around 350,000 homes in conservation areas by extending permitted development rules for solar energy fittings.
Solar panel installation
If you are looking to make a positive change to solar-powered living, expert installers such as redbridgeandsons.co.uk/solar-pv-panels/solar-panel-installation-weston can guide you through the process from concept to completion.
Providers of solar panel installation Weston and across the country can supply homeowners with a free, no obligation quote; what’s more, homeowners may be entitled to assistance with the costs from government provided grants, meaning there has never been a better time to go green and switch to solar power.
