Government to mandate rooftop solar for new builds
Ministers have confirmed the Future Homes Standard (FHS), to be published in Autumn, will include provision that all new build properties have solar PV installed. Energy secretary Ed Miliband said the “common sense” change to the standard marks a “monumental
‘People were buying crossbows faster than I’d like’ – how prepping went mainstream in Britain
Once, getting ready for the apocalypse was for the paranoid. Now, in the face of cyber-attacks, climate breakdown and nuclear threats, the UK government recommends it. Should everyone have a survival kit? This is a great time to be a
What are the challenges with residential solar systems in 2025?
Lots of installers wanting to enter the sector often ask me what the challenges are likely to be. This is multifaceted – with angles around installation but also integration and what consumers actually want. A big one at the moment
I’ve cut my energy bills to nothing and set to earn £600 this year – a little-known scheme could help you do it too
Judith is set to earn £2,300 a year from her solar panels - but her bill is estimated to be £1,700 annually SAVVY homeowners can save thousands of pounds on energy bills without cutting down on usage, thanks to a
Your guide to how much solar panels cost in 2025
With energy prices rocketing again, now may be a good time to consider investing in solar panels to generate your own electricity. The energy price cap rose by 6.4 per cent in April, taking the average household bill to
‘Blackouts can happen anywhere’: how power systems worldwide can collapse
After Europe’s biggest blackout in over 20 years, experts warn that while such incidents are rare, no grid is infallible Europe’s biggest blackout in over 20 years on the Iberian peninsula unleashed hours of chaos for people in Spain, Portugal
Why Well-Off Brits Who Think Collapse Is Coming Still Stay Silent
In one hand, an oat latte. In the other, a phone with social feeds full of doom-scroll posts about the end of the world. Across Britain, a quiet transformation is happening. It’s not the stereotype of survivalist preppers hoarding beans
Solar panel installations surged 41% last month as households look to cut bills
The number of households installing solar panels surged last month, according to new data. More than 17,000 households installed solar panels in March, according to Coventry Building Society - a 41 per cent increase on the same month last year
How I became solar panels convert – and even made a profit on my electricity bill, by SIR STEVE WEBB
My spirits always lift at this time of year when the sun comes out – but this spring I have an extra reason to enjoy the warmer weather. Last year, my wife Helen and I finally installed solar panels
