The “Zombie Solar” Audit: Is Your 10-Year-Old System Costing You?
Many 10-year-old solar systems still work, but quietly underperform. In 2026, repowering outdated 3kW systems can cost less than repairs and deliver far bigger bill savings. If your solar system was installed around 2016, there’s a good chance it’s
MCS Prepares for Warm Homes Plan Solar Demand
Industry collaboration and performance monitoring is more crucial than ever, MCS says, as it looks ahead to the government’s £15 billion Warm Homes Plan. It follows a record-breaking year for small-scale renewables – which saw 369,000 certified installations in
Point of no return’ for Earth is getting closer as our ‘hothouse planet’ boils
A team of scientists has warned we could be reaching a number of tipping points that might trigger runaway heating and a devastating and 'disruptive' future for humanity Earth is teetering on the brink of a climate “point of
How much do EVs cost to charge at home? You might be surprised
One of the main considerations when deciding to switch to an EV is whether or not you can conveniently charge it at home. Different EVs charge at different speeds, and some charging stations have varying abilities (not to mention
Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?
It has rained in parts of the country every day of the year so far and downpours are expected to continue this week In a “miserable and relentlessly wet” start to the year, rain has fallen somewhere in the
New research suggests homes with solar panels sell for £11,000 more
New consumer insights research from Switch Together reveals that buyers now see real financial benefits of homes with solar panels as those without could be subject to an average reduction of £11,000, reflecting a powerful shift in what buyers
I’m a prepping expert – this is how I’m getting ready for water shortages
From the age of 16, Tom Blakey was in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment. After 25 years of regular service, he spent another eight years as a reservist. The regiment’s motto, Utrinque Paratus – Ready for Anything – remains
UK’s first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend
Great Western Railway service recharges in three and a half minutes between trips on west London line The UK’s first superfast-charging train running only on battery power will come into passenger service this weekend – operating a five-mile return
Powering through the dark: How home battery backup can protect you from grid outages
homeowners are getting a preview of what the future could hold: longer, more frequent electrical outages that leave neighborhoods in the dark, sometimes with little warning. From extreme weather to wildfire-prevention shutoffs, residents are questioning whether the conventional power grid