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Kensington & Chelsea Lags Solar; Councilor Calls Coordinated Install Plan

6/1/2026

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Kensington and Chelsea has the lowest rooftop solar uptake in Britain, with only 0.6% of homes fitted.
Councillor Lucy Shaw proposes street-by-street coordination of solar installs to cut material costs and simplify permits.
She notes 80% of cars park on the street, making affordable off-peak public charging essential.
Shaw urges partnerships with housing associations, charities and energy suppliers to deliver efficiency services, obtain grants and arrange payment plans.

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Kensington and Chelsea has the lowest rooftop solar uptake in Britain, with only 0.6% of homes fitted.
Councillor Lucy Shaw proposes street-by-street coordination of solar installs to cut material costs and simplify permits.
She notes 80% of cars park on the street, making affordable off-peak public charging essential.
Shaw urges partnerships with housing associations, charities and energy suppliers to deliver efficiency services, obtain grants and arrange payment plans.