GB Energy hands over Greater Manchester rooftop solar funding
Public buildings across Greater Manchester will be upgraded with rooftop solar panels alongside battery storage and EV chargers.
There were 21,125 small-scale solar installations in the United Kingdom in May 2025, according to accreditation body MCS, which also recorded a record month for battery energy storage additions. Data for PV installations up to 50 kW show May's installation figures were 30% higher than the same month the previous year.
The UK's solar energy and battery storage sector is undergoing a rapid transformation, bolstered by ambitious climate targets and supportive policies. Solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity has rebounded since the end of feed-in tariffs, while energy storage is scaling up to enhance grid reliability.
May 2025 was a strong month for small-scale solar installations in the United Kingdom. There were 21,125 small-scale solar installations in the United Kingdom in May 2025, according to accreditation body MCS, which also recorded a record month for battery energy storage additions.
The UK now boasts hundreds of solar installers and EPC contractors, and a burgeoning ecosystem of storage integrators and aggregators. This competitive mix is driving innovation and cost reduction, but also creating a race for grid connections and power purchase deals as companies jostle to secure the best sites.
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