Solar Future Trends UK

What is the future of solar panels?

UK solar future trends: PANELS: TOPCon (22-24%) and HJT (23-25%) replacing standard PERC by 2028. Perovskite tandem cells (30%+) possible by 2030. BATTERIES: prices falling 10%/year. Sodium-ion (cheaper) entering market. Second-life EV batteries for home storage. SMART: AI-powered energy management (weather-aware, price-aware). Vehicle-to-home (EV powers house during peak). Virtual Power Plants expanding. POLICY: possible permanent 0% VAT. EPC C requirement for all rental homes by 2030. Building regs requiring solar on all new homes. BOTTOM LINE: technology keeps improving but current panels are already excellent — no need to wait.