The good news:
Solar energy production has already surpassed the annual level i reached at the end of 2024 (not least as we've had a particularly sunny year so far)...
The less good news:
At below 20% of all energy production the UK lags far behind the best performers on solar (as a proportion of total energy production), ranking only 14th in Europe, where the top tow countries are managing above 50% solar.
However, many more solar arrays are being built...
Chart: Despite record output the UK still relies less on solar than many European countries
Solar share of electricity generation, July 2025 (%) - shows 13 countries doing better than the UK with Luxembourg & Estonia generating over 50% via solar
Chart: Solar power generation is at record levels in Great Britain
Cumulative electricity generation by year (TWh)
Shows total reaching 2024 level in August with a major increase in use over totals for the last five years