What the new government figures say
On 27 August 2026 the UK government reported that nearly 172,000 solar installations had been fitted since the start of the year, with increases across every UK nation and English region over the preceding 12 months. Rooftop solar accounted for more than seven in ten installations during July.
Why the regional breakdown matters
National installation totals can hide very different local housing stock, roof suitability, installer capacity and network conditions. Melnti treats the figures as evidence of market activity, not evidence that the same system design or payback applies everywhere.
For homeowners comparing quotes
Use local electricity consumption, roof geometry, export treatment, network requirements and storage goals rather than copying a national average system size. The UK market guide, inverter-sizing guide and installer research directory provide the next research steps.