After defying projections, solar's dramatic growth means it is now overtaking nuclear as a global power source. Here are seven reasons for solar's success, and where it might go from here. The world's solar power is crossing a threshold. A decade ago, it barely registered on a global scale, providing just 1% of the
When I mention that solar panels blanket the roof of my house, the first thing people ask is whether I have an electric bill. Well, yes and no — but that's only part of the story. Here's what I've truly gained from rooftop solar. I now drive for free The closest thing you can
The “jaw-dropping” El Niño currently heating up the planet has burst through the highest temperature ever recorded for the phenomenon, several months before its expected peak. The latest data shows the temperature rise at the heart of El Niño in the Pacific Ocean has now reached 3.05C. That is higher than the 3.02C set
Solar battery storage has moved from a niche upgrade to a serious consideration for UK homeowners looking to get more value from solar panels. In 2026, the question is less about whether batteries work and more about whether they fit the way a household uses electricity. Homes that produce solar power during the day
Despite the money they can save households on electricity bills, just one in 10 European roofs has solar panels. Britain may be famous for grey skies and rainy days, but its sunshine could still help residents shave more than €1,000 a year off household electricity bills. An analysis of more than 15 million UK
Why everything is breaking down and why all at once The old world is falling apart in front of our eyes. Models, which used to predict what’s coming no longer work—if they ever did. Assumptions about the future are being tested to destruction and are replaced with anxiety and fear of a dystopia we
Attempts to stoke a climate crisis culture war must be rejected or the world will face economic disaster, the UN’s climate chief has warned. Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, warned that this year’s “hot as hell” summer had killed tens of thousands of people in Europe
Estate Agents may have noticed a sizeable increase in the number of solar panels on homes coming to the market. Solar panel installations across the UK have surged by more than 400% since before the energy crisis, new analysis reveals, as households face another rise in energy bills this winter. The findings come as
2025 was confirmed as the UK’s sunniest year on record, with the Met Office recording more hours of sunshine than in any year since records began in 1910. 2026 has continued the trend, with July confirmed as the UK’s sunniest month on record so far this year. That run of record-breaking sunshine has translated into
El Nino is set to intensify into one of the strongest events on record over the coming months, raising the risk of floods, drought and extreme heat well into 2027, experts have warned. “El Nino is being supersized before our eyes,” said Antonio Guterres, the UN secretary-general. “The science leaves no room for doubt: