Solar panel grants: How to apply for funding in the UK
Solar panel grants and funding schemes can make renewable energy far more affordable. From government programmes to local initiatives, discover how to lower your installation costs The cost of solar panels has fallen in recent years, but installation still
Electric Surge: UK New Car Market Delivers Highest Ever Monthly BEV Volume
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market experienced its most potent September on record in 2025, shattering previous monthly volume milestones for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and delivering crucial growth across the van and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sectors. The latest
Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025
Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix. The increase in solar and wind power outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of
Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways
In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep trouble The hope that followed the signing of the Paris climate agreement in 2016 has
It’s hard to drone a solar panel
The war in Ukraine may be adding resilience to the list of clean energy's virtues As I write this, the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk, Russia is ablaze. It sits 1,400 kilometers from the border with Ukraine—in fact, along the
Clever remote workers reveal how they stay online during hours-long blackouts: ‘My wife has … a video presentation in 2 hours’
"It's not to save you money. It's more of a comfort/safety type of purchase." Power outages are stressful for anyone, but they can be a nightmare for remote workers. The scoop A post in the Tesla Motors Club forum
We want to get solar panels for our house, should we get a battery system too?
We would like to get solar panels installed at our home but we are not sure whether getting a battery system as well is a good idea. We are a family of four living in a four-bed home, with
How a solar panel system keeps my oxygen supply working and cut our fuel bills by 65%
When Malcolm Douglas-Kellie and his wife Jackie first considered whether solar panels are worth it, they were put off by the cost of solar. One firm in 2019 quoted them £24,000 for a large array of panels and a
How the UK & Ireland solar PV and residential BESS market compares with Australia
The UK, Ireland, and Australia may share a language, but they have very different solar and storage markets. In this article, we explore equipment characteristics and compare system sizes, which reveals some primary drivers of key differences between the