Solar industry celebrates 'spectacular' surge in rooftop installations

James Murray
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Industry sees number of rooftop solar installations double, as new study suggests EV drivers are seven times more likely to have solar panels on their home

The UK solar industry has enjoyed a record breaking start to the year, with over 16,000 new rooftop solar installations registered during January, representing a three-fold increase on last year and a...

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