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How has the UK rooftop PV market changed in 2022?

Shown also in the graphic (solid curve, vertical-axis to the right) is the cumulative rooftop capacity figure at the end of each year. The rooftop PV market in the UK moved into a new growth phase in 2022, driven by a rebound in the residential market and the emergence of the large rooftop segment for the first time. Image: Solar Media.

Does the European solar PV industry need to start from scratch?

Although it is currently small, the European solar PV industry does not have to start entirely from scratch (Exhibit 3).

What makes the UK solar market a strong market?

Perhaps the most exciting dynamic in the UK solar market today is the contribution coming from all segments of the market, across different rooftop and ground-mount activities. In terms of establishing a robust market, this is key, as there will always be periods or seasonality issues that cause temporary slowdowns in some of the subsegments.

Are solar-PV manufacturing costs at a disadvantage?

Our analysis suggests that the costs of solar-PV manufacturing in Europe at scale for the full value chain will be at a 20 to 25 percent disadvantage against current lowest cost levels—if scale and excellence effects have been achieved.

Who supports rooftop PV?

Everyone seems to be fully supportive of rooftop PV: government departments, MPs, local councils, the public as a whole, and of course the entities (homeowners, rooftop proponents, new building stakeholders) that are injecting the capital and making the case for panel additions.

What is the pipeline for solar farms?

The overall pipeline now for solar farms is in the range 45-50GWp-dc, encompassing sites yet to submit a full planning application, those that have been submitted and are awaiting decision, and those approved and pending build-out or final completion/grid-connection.