New research reveals ‘solar hesitation’ despite homeowners willing to spend thousands
The UK government may be ramping up its green agenda, but new research from Switch Together shows homeowners still face barriers to installing solar panels – and more needs to be done to help them make the switch. According
The era of ultra-cheap solar panels is ending as prices set to rise up to 15% in 2026
From April 2026, China will scrap VAT rebates on solar exports. The impact is already being felt across the market, with experts forecasting a 10–15% increase in panel prices, tightening supply chains and triggering pre-buying worldwide China has confirmed
Solar grazing: ‘triple-win’ for sheep farmers, renewables and society or just a PR exercise for energy companies?
For Hannah Thorogood, a first-generation Lincolnshire farmer, grazing her sheep on solar land gave her a leg-up in the industry On a blustery Lincolnshire morning, Hannah Thorogood paused between two ranks of solar panels. Her sheep nosedived into the
The Battery Boom Is Reshaping Power Markets
Global battery storage deployment is accelerating, led by China and the United States, as costs continue to fall. Adoption remains uneven due to regulatory, safety, and economic concerns in several regions. Without faster storage expansion, many countries risk limiting
Solar PV panels planning permission: A comprehensive guide for commercial properties
This guide provides a detailed overview of solar PV planning permission requirements, focusing on commercial and industrial contexts, to help property owners and energy managers navigate the process effectively. For businesses considering solar installations, understanding the regulatory landscape is
Worth More Than The Money: Co-Benefits Of Solar Power Get Real
Solar energy is the least expensive source of electricity in history and has been for the last six years according to the International Energy Agency. New technologies like black silicon are pushing solar costs even lower. Thus, with no
Record year for wind and solar electricity in Great Britain in 2025
Renewable energy - considered crucial to limiting climate change - produced a record amount of electricity in Great Britain in 2025, BBC analysis shows. Wind was the biggest single renewable source of electricity, according to the provisional figures from
Homeowner shares his biggest regrets two years after installing rooftop solar: ‘Hindsight is 20/20’
Going solar comes with plenty of benefits, but one homeowner took to Reddit to share their biggest regret. In a post shared on r/solar, the original poster talked about how their decision made them wish they had installed extra
Brit homes could soon pay nothing for power as Labour set to ‘spend £13bn on solar panels for 30mn homes’
MILLIONS of Brits could become energy bill-free as the government lays out plans to invest in solar panels. Households will soon be eligible for grants to install green energy resources in an attempt to create new “zero bill” homes.