Couple who lost power in blackout ran their home off car battery
Tina and John were able to keep their freezer going, run lights and wi-fi, charge their phones and even get some ironing done A couple used their car to power their house during blackouts caused by recent storms. Tina
UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
Households will be eligible for thousands of pounds' worth of solar panels and other green tech to lower their energy bills, the government has announced. The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan promises to provide £15bn to households across the UK
Inside the new breed of ‘zero bills’ homes where you pay nothing for your energy
The government's long-awaited Warm Homes plan published on Wednesday is designed to upgrade homes to make them cheaper, better and warmer. Is this a realistic vision of the future? Elliott Wood has something you're probably going to want. Like
Your EV is Not a Car
In the transportation space, people often say an EV is “just a battery on wheels”. Usually that means that whether you stack a bus or a truck on top, it is all the same. But let us take it
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