The calculation to work out if YOU should install solar panels on your roof
Solar panel installations are booming – up 22 per cent in the first six months of the year, and there are now more than 1.8 million households with them. But with panels costing thousands of pounds and most months
Experts uncover incredible side effects of traditional solar panels: ‘We have to address both challenges at the same exact time’
Solar farms are stepping up their game, and it's not just about producing clean energy. These sun-soaking powerhouses are now doubling as havens for wildlife, offering a ray of hope in the fight against biodiversity loss, according to The
How to earn money from solar panels: why you could be making £624 a year
The price of solar panels has been dropping, providing an opportunity for homeowners to generate their own power and cut fossil fuel use Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the subsequent sanctions on Moscow by Western nations,
UK Homes Turn to Solar to Cut Bills and Carbon
Millions of people want lower bills and cleaner power. Many are now looking at rooftop solar. The idea is simple. Make your own electricity. Use more at home. Buy less from the grid. And cut emissions while you save.
Record-Breaking Rise in Solar, Heat Pump and Battery Installs
The first half of 2025 has marked a significant milestone for the UK’s green energy transition. More homes and buildings than ever before are now equipped with solar panels, battery systems and heat pumps, according to new data. Figures
Societal Collapse Is Not a Bug
Living in small homes built entirely from locally available resources and using manpower alone is not a fairy tale. However, it will take an awful long time and a lot of hardship till we get to that point… again.
How long do residential solar batteries last?
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last. Residential energy storage
Tesla cars can now do vehicle-to-home (V2X) with this new Powerwall competitor
All Tesla vehicles are now capable of bidirectional charging (V2X) thanks to an impressive Powerwall competitor, Sigenergy, which can include a universal bidirectional DC charger. V2X, or bidirectional charging, is becoming a fairly common feature for electric vehicles. Whether
Game the grid and get the most out of your solar battery
Congratulations, you’ve installed one of the smartest upgrades available to your solar system – a battery. But if you’re treating it as a set-and-forget solution, experts say you’re leaving big savings on the table. As a long-time solar energy
