Octopus reports sharp rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

        March 26, 2026 The Guardian | Global | renewables: solar

Tired of high fossil fuel prices from the Iran war, UK families are switching to predictable solar, including “supersize” rooftop systems (12 instead of 10 panels). Heat pump sales have risen 50% and EV chargers 20%. Plug-in solar kits will also soon add to locally sourced sun. In 2025, more renewables lowered wholesale electricity prices by a third.