'We need to go further and faster': How tackling cost barriers and confidence gaps could drive another record year for solar installations

Stuart Stone
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Interest in solar panels remains strong and the market is growing fast - but further action may be needed tackle barriers to adoption that could slow the rooftop revolution

The UK's domestic solar market should continue to enjoy record growth throughout 2026, but only if companies and policymakers can tackle stubborn barriers to adoption centred on concerns over high upfront...

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