577 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/SolarUK Traffic & Engagement r/SolarUK Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/SolarUK Most Active Times When r/SolarUK Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/SolarUK Flair Performance r/SolarUK Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| HELP / ADVICE | 321 (56.4%) | 5 |
| QUOTE CHECK | 111 (19.5%) | 2 |
| DISCUSSION | 67 (11.8%) | 9 |
| INFORMATION | 23 (4.0%) | 19 |
| SHOW YOUR SETUP | 22 (3.9%) | 26 |
| RECOMMENDATIONS | 12 (2.1%) | 2 |
| PLUG-IN SOLAR | 8 (1.4%) | 68 |
| ENERGY NEWS | 5 (0.9%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/SolarUK Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/SolarUK
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| solar | 163 (28.3%) | 12 | 17 |
| quote | 86 (14.9%) | 2 | 11 |
| battery | 81 (14.0%) | 6 | 16 |
| check | 68 (11.8%) | 2 | 9 |
| panels | 41 (7.1%) | 8 | 16 |
| install | 31 (5.4%) | 7 | 11 |
| help | 24 (4.2%) | 2 | 11 |
| system | 24 (4.2%) | 3 | 10 |
| panel | 24 (4.2%) | 3 | 7 |
| inverter | 23 (4.0%) | 6 | 9 |
r/SolarUK Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SolarUK
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/SolarUK Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SolarUK
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
How I'm (already) saving £20/month with plug-in solar!
Plug-in solar to be legal from 27 August!
Solar panels covered in suncream
Solar in the UK? We barely get any sun, good luck with that.
Disappointed. Should I be?
A Cautionary tale - I got BoxT Solar so you don't have to!
AMA - Fully electric household - solar, batteries and heat pump
First day of solar!
How much gap around inverter and battery?
Smart meter going crazy after solar installation
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How I'm (already) saving £20/month with plug-in solar! | 505 | 199 | image | Jul 3 |
| Plug-in solar to be legal from 27 August! | 193 | 94 | link | Jul 20 |
| Solar panels covered in suncream | 181 | 166 | image | Jul 13 |
| Solar in the UK? We barely get any sun, good luck with that. | 122 | 148 | image | Jul 23 |
| Disappointed. Should I be? | 109 | 110 | image | Jul 17 |
| A Cautionary tale - I got BoxT Solar so you don't have to! | 92 | 35 | text | Jul 21 |
| AMA - Fully electric household - solar, batteries and heat pump | 81 | 81 | text | Jul 23 |
| First day of solar! | 78 | 11 | image | Jul 16 |
| How much gap around inverter and battery? | 66 | 21 | image | Jul 22 |
| Smart meter going crazy after solar installation | 65 | 58 | image | Jul 10 |
r/SolarUK Audience Overlap r/SolarUK Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/SolarUK FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/SolarUK
What's the best time to post on r/SolarUK?
Based on posting volume, r/SolarUK is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/SolarUK?
r/SolarUK averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SolarUK get?
Posts on r/SolarUK average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SolarUK get most?
On r/SolarUK, most posts are text posts (69%)