Making the switch to electric vehicles: ‘The biggest shock was the huge savings’
UK motorists outline the pros and cons in making the move to an electric vehicle From the bottom of Max Berman’s garden in High Wycombe, he can see the M40 motorway, with cars shooting between London and Birmingham up
MCS: 2023 confirmed as ‘best year ever’ for domestic solar installations
Data released by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) yesterday (13 December) has confirmed that 2023 was the UK’s “best ever” year for renewable energy and heating installations. With a total of 220,500 MCS certified installations having been registered across 2023
Future Homes Standard: All new homes must be ‘net zero ready’ by 2025
The UK government has published its Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation emphasising that all new homes must be “net zero ready” from 2025. The consultation, which has been published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, also
Solar wins VAT battery battle, as PV installs surge towards 2 million homes
Solar electricity campaigners are celebrating success in their struggle to remove VAT from domestic batteries retrofitted to homes already benefitting from PV panels. Victory in the tax battle coincides today with standards body the MCS confirming 2023 has again smashed
Why Are So Many Businesses Investing in Solar Panels?
In recent years, the business world has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainable energy solutions, with solar power leading the charge. This surge in solar panel investments isn't just a trend but a strategic response to the evolving energy
Making Your House Smarter… and Saving Money and Energy
A guest post on integrating a home battery with Home Assistant.
This Is How Solar Panels Actually Work
You already know that solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. But how? It almost seems like magic. Well, it’s magical, but while it's not an illusion, the science behind it—the photovoltaic effect—is fascinating. Considering the rising costs of heating as well as
Couple who slept on roof extend energy project
A couple who slept on their roof for 23 days to raise money for solar panels for homes on their street say they are now extending their project. Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell raised £113,000 last year after they
Is My House Roof Suitable for Solar Panels?
In the world of renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most popular ways to generate electricity. Being able to produce your own energy and be in control of your own electricity supply is a fantastic way