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Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills

Europeans are turning back to rooftop solar as energy prices spike amid the Iran conflict, driven by a desire to reduce household bills rather than climate concerns. The renewed demand, especially in countries like Germany and Italy, is reshaping the solar industry's market outlook for 2026.

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