Why UK Businesses / Homeowners Can’t Afford to Wait
The world is building clean energy at record speed. Between 2025 and 2030, the International Energy Agency predicts that 4,600 gigawatts of new renewable energy will come online and over three-quarters of that growth will be solar.
What was once seen as an alternative is now the mainstream of global power.
And the UK is right in the middle of this solar boom with new regulations, tighter efficiency standards, and rising public demand pushing renewable energy from “nice to have” to “non-negotiable.”
Across Europe, the US, and Asia, solar is scaling faster than any other power source. The reasons are simple:
In the UK, commercial and domestic solar installations are breaking records each year driven by homeowners, landlords, and businesses determined to cut bills, carbon, and uncertainty.
The next five years will reshape how every building in Britain consumes and produces energy.
Updated Building Regs now require far greater energy efficiency in new buildings and major refurbishments.
Developers are expected to design for reduced carbon emissions and renewables like solar PV and heat pumps are the simplest, most compliant way to achieve that.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are no longer box-ticking exercises.
By 2028, most UK rental properties will need a minimum EPC rating of C. For homeowners and investors, solar remains one of the fastest ways to lift a property’s rating and its resale value.
The government’s ESOS regulations require large UK businesses to regularly audit and report on their energy use. Phase 3 tightens compliance even further, adding requirements for net-zero action plans and more robust reporting.
Installing solar PV and battery storage not only improves your ESOS report but demonstrates measurable action toward sustainability targets – a major benefit when bidding for contracts or attracting investment.
Future UK legislation is expected to go even further, extending carbon-reporting obligations to medium-sized businesses, setting higher efficiency thresholds for commercial leases, and expanding local clean-energy incentives.
What does that mean?
Buildings that produce and store their own renewable power will rise in value, while inefficient or non-compliant properties will lose market appeal.
Already, studies show solar-equipped homes can sell for up to 4% more, while commercial buildings with renewable systems command higher rents and longer-term tenants.
Clean power is about sustainability, financial savings and asset value.
With energy costs unpredictable and new policies accelerating, there’s never been a better time to invest in solar and with OHM Energy, cost isn’t a barrier.
We offer a range of flexible financing options for homes and businesses, including:
Your system can start paying for itself from day one … often with savings greater than monthly repayments.
The solar revolution is here! Legislation is changing, markets are shifting, and property values are being reshaped by energy performance.
At OHM Energy, we’ve been helping homes and businesses make the switch since 2011 – designing systems that deliver immediate savings and long-term resilience.
Book your free solar assessment today and find out how to future-proof your property before the next wave of regulation hits.
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