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MCS data: 207,619 UK solar installs so far in 2026, on track for 300,000
Solar Power Portal reports 207,619 MCS-certified installations recorded so far in 2026, already past the 203,697 mark that stood from 2011 until 2025, with the year on track for 300,000 if current rates hold.
16 September 2026 · Source: Solar Power Portal
The MCS count for 2026 so far is 207,619 certified installations, reported on 16 September. That has passed 203,697, which stood as the record from 2011 until 2025, but is under 2025's 269,195. The projection for the year is 300,000 if current rates are sustained.
The article blames the energy price spike after the outbreak of war in Iran. Price-led demand can lengthen installer waiting times, so Herne Bay households who are interested may do better to get surveyed sooner.
A busy market is not the same as a good deal. Judge each quote on price per kWp, MCS certification and clear written export terms.
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