The UK could rival the world’s sunniest countries for solar
Common sense tells us that a nation like the UK, famous for its drizzly climate and overcast skies, would struggle to be considered a global solar industry superpower. Yet, current deployment rates, national targets, and investment, suggest that’s where we
Used electric cars: should you buy one?
With more used electric cars available than ever before and bargains to had, here are our top tips to consider before splashing the cash The electric car revolution in the UK has accelerated hugely in the past few years and
Cold Months, High Bills? The Case for Expanding Your Solar
So you’ve just enjoyed your first solar summer with a basic 6.6kW system, but you’re finding the bills in winter still give you the chills, don’t worry; you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for new solar installations to undergo expansion
EDF launches cheapest EV tariff available to all EV drivers
Major international energy supplier EDF has launched a new EV tariff for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, which it says is the cheapest on the market. The Evolve Sep25 electricity tariff gives users five hours of off-peak energy overnight for both
The Destiny of Civilization
We live in dangerous times. Everything seems to be out of normal: stagnating economies, inflation, wars and an unfolding ecological and climate disaster. This is clearly not how things ought to be… While many just wave a hand and say,
Is Labour’s 2030 green energy goal realistic and how would it affect bills?
Keir Starmer's proposals for a publicly-owned company called Great British Energy to invest in clean and renewable energy are a central plank of Labour’s green energy goal to almost entirely remove fossil fuels from UK electricity production by 2030,
Best electric cars 2024 – the EVs to buy and those to avoid
Best electric cars 2024 Electric cars have now entered the mainstream, accounting for almost a fifth of new car sales in the UK. What's more, their rise is only going to accelerate as rules are introduced to limit the kind of vehicles allowed into major cities
Researchers make astounding reveal about the cost of solar power and battery storage — here’s what it means for the future
A new study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) indicates that affordable and eco-friendly solar power and battery storage have gotten much cheaper to install in the last 10 years — so much
Electric Vehicles Won’t Kill Car Culture, They’ll Make It Even Better
It wasn't that long ago that electric vehicles (EVs) were considered to be boring, underpowered, glorified golf carts with numb handling and wimpy acceleration. We've had plenty of cars disprove that notion over the last five years or so,