Peak Oil: Specter and Substance
It’s been a long time now since peak oil dropped off the radar screens of public consciousness. Mention it these days and the reaction you’ll get from the few people who remember it at all amounts to “Yeah, that’s
A quarter of EU power came from solar for the first time in June
The EU saw a record share of power from solar in June 2026, making it the EU’s largest single source of power for only the third month ever. For the first month ever, solar power provided a quarter of
Rooftop solar can provide five hours of ‘free’ air conditioning a day. But is it green?
Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfiring? Europe’s solar boom is providing homes with hours of ‘free’ air conditioning (AC) – providing much-needed relief amid
Heatwave delivers £40m bonus for UK homes with solar panels
Last week’s heatwave delivered a £40 million windfall to the nearly two million British households with solar panels, reveals analysis by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. Seven days of hot, sunny weather generated almost twice the amount of
Why Your EV Stops Charging At 3am (And Your PV Panels Quit At Noon)
Why Your EV Stops Charging at 3am (and Your PV Panels Quit at Noon) Here is a fact about your solar panels that nobody selling them will mention. On the brightest, most productive day of the year, they are the
If Renewables Are So Cheap, Why Are Our Bills Still High?
Producing electricity from wind turbines and solar panels is cheaper than ever before. So why are households across Europe seeing record amounts on their electricity bills? Over the past decade, the levelised cost of solar power has fallen by
Energy Independence is Becoming Solar’s Strongest Selling Point
Americans are seeking out solar, batteries, and electric vehicles at a pace unlike anything the clean energy movement has seen in fifty years. In the 23 days after the Iran war began and the Strait of Hormuz closed, requests
A smarter way to power your home: Why solar is on the rise
Energy has become one of the most unpredictable household costs in recent years. For many homeowners, electricity bills, long-term energy security and environmental responsibility are rising priorities. In rural areas of the UK in particular, grid reliability can be
Home Batteries Aren’t Just for Doomsday Preppers. Here’s Why You Might Want One
After adding one to my home, here's why you might want a home battery, how they work, and what to look for, plus some installation tips. With electricity costs soaring, home batteries have never looked so attractive. Whether you