One-Fifth of Global Oil Trade Is Blocked, But Solar Is Softening the Blow
The Strait of Hormuz blockage is the largest oil supply disruption in history, cutting off one-fifth of global oil and gas trade — but a far more diverse energy mix, led by solar, is absorbing the shock. Global solar
Solar panel waiting lists for homeowners as demand soars more than 50 per cent
Suppliers have seen orders for solar panels and battery storage surge since the start of the Iran war, with annual energy bills predicted to rise by £332 in July Solar panel businesses are struggling to recruit installers fast enough
This is what a fossil-fuel shock looks like. The UK must adapt its energy system – and quickly
The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantage Energy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be
The energy source Britons are turning to as oil and gas prices soar
British households are increasingly turning to solar power, with E.On reporting a significant sales surge, as Middle East conflict prompts a re-evaluation of fossil fuel reliance. The electricity supplier revealed a 62% increase in solar panel sales this month compared
How long solar panels actually last on a typical UK home as fuel prices soar
Solar panels are built to keep generating electricity for decades, but their lifespan depends on panel quality, degradation rates and how well the system is maintained If you’re considering solar panels for your home, one of the first things
The Last Empire: Why the Trump-Netanyahu War Signals the Fall of a Civilisation
America is waging wars of expansion across two continents at the precise moment its energy foundations are giving way. The war on Iran is a stress test of a late-stage empire — and every indicator says it will fail.
‘We got solar panels and pay no bills’: Green energy enquiries surge as households fear price spike
The number of Britons considering switching to greener power sources has surged as concerns about rising energy bills and petrol prices mount due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Supplier Octopus Energy said it had its best
Rising fuel prices bring electric car ‘tipping point’ into focus
British drivers are once again facing rising fuel costs as geopolitical tensions push oil prices upwards. According to the leading automotive consumer advice platform, The Car Expert, this latest surge could mark a ‘tipping point’ in how motorists approach
The cheapest ways to get solar panels, and how much they can save you on bills
Cheap plug-in solar panels are soon to be available at Lidl, but will this save you money in the long run? “Plug-in” solar panels will soon be available to buy in British supermarkets, the Government has announced. It is