Solar panel installations hit a seven year high
Solar panel installations rose by almost 50% last year, new figures show High energy bills are behind the rise - but panels still have their naysayers The rate of new solar panel installations on homes reached a seven-year high
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UK solar energy industry welcomes plans to ease restrictions on solar panels on listed homes and homes in conservation areas
The UK solar energy industry has praised a government review published earlier this week which considers how the 350,000 listed homes and 2.8 million in conservation areas can be more easily adapted to improve their energy efficiency including by making the
A Guide to Living Off-Grid With Solar Power
In our fast-paced world dominated by technological advances and interconnected living, the allure of off-grid living has surged. More and more individuals and families are seeking a lifestyle that is not only sustainable but also fosters self-reliance. Central to this
Solar Panel Installation Rates Triple In Last Year
New solar panel installation rates in Britain have more than tripled in the last year, according to Drax’s ‘Electric Insights’ quarterly report for Q3 (July to September). Citing predictions for Rystad Energy, the report noted that 2.9GW of both domestic
Solar Panels for Garages
As the world increasingly turns its attention toward sustainable energy sources, solar panels have emerged as a shining star in the renewable energy landscape. Solar panels offer a clean and efficient way to generate electricity while reducing our carbon
January energy bills almost double pre-crisis levels
On the 1 January 2024, the Default Tariff Price Cap was set at £1,928. This represents an increase of almost £900 compared to the Q1 price cap of 2021 (£1,042), leaving households paying almost double pre-energy crisis levels for their energy bills.
Local councils oppose over 4GW of renewable energy projects, study finds
A new study conducted by Britain Remade has found that 70 local councils have collectively opposed planning applications for 4.4GW worth of renewable energy projects. According to the pro-growth campaign group, the number of refused projects includes battery storage
Queensland woman uses electric car to run her son’s dialysis machine during power cut
Kristy Holmes always knew she could use her electric car for ‘good things’, but when storms caused a blackout, it proved life-saving An electric vehicle owner has used her car’s emergency power system to run her 11-year-old son’s life-saving