The Hormuz energy shock is accelerating European interest in distributed energy resilience. Britain, where plug-in solar reportedly faces only regulatory—not technical—barriers, has strong political incentive to remove friction around consumer-scale solar. Legalization would mean publication of updated electrical or grid-connection standards officially permitting compliant plug-in PV installation by households.
Synthesis:
The Gulf crisis dominates today's outlook: allied reluctance to join US naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz contrasts with likely US defensive reinforcements, while cascading effects from drone attacks and energy disruption are driving security and energy-policy shifts from Dubai to London.