Britain’s Solar Revolution Is Here and We Should Be Shouting It From the Rooftops
Ed Miliband is helping to turn the country into a nation of ‘solar zealots’ and Josiah Mortimer is enthusiastically along for the ride d Miliband is having a bit of a moment. On Tuesday, the Energy Secretary gave a
Brits could save up to £500 a year on energy bills by using solar panels
Solar panels could help UK households save up to £500 a year on energy bills, but it's important to understand the costs and benefits of solar panel installation before making any decisions With escalating oil prices meaning numerous UK
EVs no longer make a statement, they’re just better cars
Think back to the first electric car you saw parked on your street around a decade ago and consider your first impression. Were your neighbours eco-warriors keen to reduce their carbon footprint? Or tech-fanatics that always needed the latest
IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025 – but electricity use is still surging, and solar just hit a major milestone, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to the IEA’s newly released 2026 Global Energy Review, overall
Solar panels won’t slash energy bills on their own – an expert explains how to maximise savings
Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf. Meanwhile, use of solar power is growing across the UK, achieving 22
Should I bird-proof solar panels on my roof? UK costs and benefits
Solar panels are designed to be low‑maintenance, but for some homeowners researching the best solar panels, they come with an unexpected side effect: birds. The small gap between roof‑mounted panels and the tiles beneath can create a warm, sheltered
Solar boost for homes: Grants, loans and savings
Ministers push faster solar installs and low‑interest loans, offering free setups for low-income households and bill relief for all. Shoppers and homeowners are rushing to consider solar as ministers push to fast‑track grants and loans from the Warm Homes
Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar
Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July British households are turning to green home energy upgrades in record numbers to try to keep bills down as
You can no longer install home batteries in these locations
New electrical standards coming into force on 15 April 2026 will change how home battery systems are installed across the UK. The update to the building regulation BS 7671, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and