UK Solar Power Jumps 42% During Record-Breaking Sunny Spring
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📰 The quick summary: Solar power in the UK has surged by 42% in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, helping to reduce dependence on imported gas and stabilize energy bills.
📈 One key stat: The UK’s solar power generation reached 7.6 terawatt hours in the first five months of 2025, avoiding gas imports worth approximately $813.9 million.
💬 One key quote: “Solar power is rising faster than most people realise. It is cheap, fast to install and every unit of electricity it generates here in the UK displaces two units of imported gas,” said Simon Evans, senior policy editor at Carbon Brief.
1️⃣ The big picture: The United Kingdom has experienced a remarkable surge in solar energy production, with solar farms and rooftops generating 42% more electricity from January through May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This record-breaking performance coincides with the UK experiencing its sunniest spring since record-keeping began in 1910. Solar capacity in the UK has grown significantly, reaching 20.2 GW by the end of 2024 after several years of stagnation. For the first time ever, solar power contributed more than 10% of the UK’s electricity generation for two consecutive months (April and May), marking an important milestone in the country’s transition to renewable energy.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This solar surge has helped the UK avoid importing gas that would have cost approximately $813.9 million and prevented the release of about 6.61 million tons of carbon dioxide. Solar power reached new records with a half-hourly peak of 13.2 gigawatts on April 6th, meeting 40% of electricity demand at that time. The combination of falling prices and growing capacity increases solar’s economic benefits for consumers and businesses alike. Rising solar adoption aligns perfectly with the UK’s ambition to decarbonize its power sector and become a “clean-energy superpower” with plans to reach at least 45 GW of solar capacity by the end of the decade.
3️⃣ What’s next: The UK is moving forward with several gigantic solar installations, including the Heckington Fen and Gate Burton solar farms, each capable of producing 500 MW of electricity. Approximately 3 GW of new capacity has already been approved for development. As more solar panels are installed alongside new wind turbines, the country’s reliance on imported gas will continue to decrease, enhancing energy independence.
Read the full story here: EcoWatch – Solar Power in UK Surges 42% With Sunniest Spring on Record: Analysis
