UK Renewables round-up - February 2026

The UK just smashed its own clean‑energy record

The latest Contracts for Difference auction delivered 4.9 GW of new solar, the biggest solar boost the UK has ever signed off, plus a total 14.7 GW of new clean power across solar, onshore wind and tidal. Enough to power 16 million homes, and a major step toward the 2030 clean‑power target.
Source: GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-auction-delivers-unprecedented-clean-homegrown-power

201 new renewable projects get the green light

Engineering & Technology Magazine reports that the UK’s combined auctions have approved 201 new projects, signalling serious momentum across the sector and putting the UK ‘on track’ for its 2030 goals.
https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2026/02/record-renewables-auction-puts-uk-on-track-for-2030-clean-power-goal/

Solar funding gets a 2026 refresh

The Renewable Energy Hub has updated its guide to solar grants, SEG payments, ECO4 support and 0% VAT. A typical 4kW system now sits between £5–10k and can cut bills by up to 80% - a strong nudge for homeowners still on the fence.
https://www.renewableenergyhub.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-grants-and-funding-uk-2026/

What’s shaping the year ahead

Solar Power Portal’s 2026 outlook highlights the big shifts coming - grid‑connection reform, planning changes, and the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan — all of which will influence how quickly new solar can get built.
https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/articles/uk-solar-2025-milestones-and-the-outlook-for-2026/

Fresh guidance for homeowners

UK Energy Support has published a new 2026 explainer covering ECO4, regional schemes and other funding options for households installing solar this year.
https://ukenergysupport.co.uk/uk-solar-panel-grants-2026/