2025 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for renewable energy. By mid-August, the UK’s solar power generation had already exceeded the entire total for 2024 – a staggering 33% year-on-year increase. That’s enough to power 5.2 million homes.
The milestone highlights both the pace of the UK’s energy transition and the urgent need for supporting infrastructure.
The Civil Engineering Challenge Behind Solar Growth
While the figures are impressive, generating power is only half the story. To make the most of solar energy, the UK must expand the infrastructure that underpins it:
Grid Upgrades – As solar capacity grows, demand for cabling, ducting, and substation civil works increases.
Battery Storage – To balance supply and demand, large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) need dedicated civils solutions.
Fast Delivery – With solar projects being rolled out at pace, civil engineering partners must be ready to deliver quickly and compliantly.
AWC’s Role in the Energy Transition
We’ve built our reputation on supporting clients across renewables and grid infrastructure. From substation civils to BESS projects, AWC helps ensure that renewable power isn’t just generated – but delivered where it’s needed most.
As solar continues to break records, we’re proud to play a role in building the infrastructure behind the energy transition.
