Over the past few years, solar power has enjoyed a significant boom in the UK, aided by more affordable solutions, technological improvements to both panels and batteries, as well as price shocks in natural gas and oil.
This has led to a surging demand for solar panels, one that professional installers are more than happy to supply, and the proof of this is found in data gathered by the Ordnance Survey, primarily known for producing highly accurate maps of Great Britain.
They noted that 1.3 million buildings have been fitted with solar panels, all but 100,000 of which are houses, apartments or other domestic properties.
What is somewhat surprising is that whilst one might expect the sunny South West of England to feature the highest proportion of solar panels in the country, solar pals are most commonly found in Scotland.
In particular, the region of Stirling in Central Scotland is the region of Britain where solar panels are seen most often, with one-seventh (15 per cent) of properties featuring a solar installation, which is higher than even South Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, counties with lengthy environmental traditions.
Part of the reason for this was a set of ambitious renewable energy policies in Scotland, which included incentives, grants and changes to building regulations in order to ensure that more solar panel installations fit under permitted development rights.
What is particularly fascinating is that these statistics prove that no matter where someone lives in Britain, they can benefit from power generated by solar panels.
Scotland in general has a climate that is known for high rainfall and cloud cover, and Stirling is no exception to this. However, solar panels do not require clear skies in order to generate electricity and in some cases, cooler temperatures can increase solar panel output.
It has gotten to the point that the net benefits of solar are nearly impossible to ignore, so get in touch with an expert today to see how much money you will save.
Most Common Solar Panels Found in Great Britain
In Great Britain, the most common solar panels are monocrystalline and polycrystalline types. These panels are popular because they work well even with limited sunlight. Many homes and businesses choose them to cut energy costs and use cleaner power, helping the country move toward a greener future.
