584 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 20 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (75%).
r/SolarUK Traffic & Engagement r/SolarUK Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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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)
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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 | 298 (51.6%) | 4 |
| QUOTE CHECK | 140 (24.3%) | 2 |
| DISCUSSION | 63 (10.9%) | 6 |
| INFORMATION | 35 (6.1%) | 11 |
| RECOMMENDATIONS | 24 (4.2%) | 6 |
| SHOW YOUR SETUP | 8 (1.4%) | 141 |
| PLUG-IN SOLAR | 6 (1.0%) | 13 |
| ENERGY NEWS | 3 (0.5%) | 15 |
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 | 133 (22.8%) | 8 | 13 |
| quote | 110 (18.8%) | 2 | 7 |
| check | 106 (18.1%) | 2 | 6 |
| battery | 80 (13.7%) | 11 | 14 |
| advice | 32 (5.5%) | 2 | 8 |
| panels | 30 (5.1%) | 12 | 22 |
| inverter | 30 (5.1%) | 26 | 16 |
| please | 29 (5.0%) | 1 | 8 |
| install | 22 (3.8%) | 8 | 11 |
| system | 21 (3.6%) | 6 | 13 |
r/SolarUK Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SolarUK
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/SolarUK Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SolarUK
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
32kWh Renault Zoe battery and 5kw inverter - ROI 2.5 yrs
Live Solar Dashboard
Mounting solar panels on the wall of my flat. - I made a render of what I'm aiming for.
For approximately the last six months I have paid ≈£0.00 for electricity.
Solar awnings — why aren’t these more common?
Do yourself a favour and get a gateway
My new shiny Sigenergy system
Dirty and wonky install
Octopus are now selling UK plug-in solar kits...
How Nationwide's 0% Green Borrowing Changes the Maths on Solar
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32kWh Renault Zoe battery and 5kw inverter - ROI 2.5 yrs | 661 | 191 | image | Sep 26 |
| Live Solar Dashboard | 157 | 76 | image | Sep 18 |
| Mounting solar panels on the wall of my flat. - I made a render of what I'm aiming for. | 149 | 126 | image | Sep 17 |
| For approximately the last six months I have paid ≈£0.00 for electricity. | 133 | 42 | image | Sep 9 |
| Solar awnings — why aren’t these more common? | 98 | 27 | image | Sep 7 |
| Do yourself a favour and get a gateway | 84 | 125 | image | Sep 22 |
| My new shiny Sigenergy system | 83 | 40 | image | Sep 29 |
| Dirty and wonky install | 79 | 61 | image | Sep 19 |
| Octopus are now selling UK plug-in solar kits... | 58 | 60 | text | Sep 2 |
| How Nationwide's 0% Green Borrowing Changes the Maths on Solar | 53 | 55 | text | Sep 22 |
r/SolarUK Audience Overlap r/SolarUK Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Wednesdays 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 20 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 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SolarUK get most?
On r/SolarUK, most posts are text posts (75%)