Business · 25 August 2026

Yorkshire and Humber installed a record 9,700 solar panels in H1 2026

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Yorkshire and the Humber fitted 9,700 solar installations in the first six months of this year, a record for the region. The 9,700 solar panels are sufficient to supply electricity to as many as 16,300 homes. Rooftop solar could save a typical UK home £500 annually, according to estimates from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 August 2026 at 0:55

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