IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first
Global energy demand growth slowed in 2025 – but electricity use is still surging, and solar just hit a major milestone, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to the IEA’s newly released 2026 Global Energy Review, overall
Solar panels won’t slash energy bills on their own – an expert explains how to maximise savings
Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf. Meanwhile, use of solar power is growing across the UK, achieving 22
Should I bird-proof solar panels on my roof? UK costs and benefits
Solar panels are designed to be low‑maintenance, but for some homeowners researching the best solar panels, they come with an unexpected side effect: birds. The small gap between roof‑mounted panels and the tiles beneath can create a warm, sheltered
Solar boost for homes: Grants, loans and savings
Ministers push faster solar installs and low‑interest loans, offering free setups for low-income households and bill relief for all. Shoppers and homeowners are rushing to consider solar as ministers push to fast‑track grants and loans from the Warm Homes
Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar
Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July British households are turning to green home energy upgrades in record numbers to try to keep bills down as
You can no longer install home batteries in these locations
New electrical standards coming into force on 15 April 2026 will change how home battery systems are installed across the UK. The update to the building regulation BS 7671, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and
Backup power is the LEAST interesting thing your home battery can do [update]
Almost everyone positions home solar panel systems with home batteries as backup grid power insurance – and while that can be vitally important in a whole host of “what if” scenarios, keeping the lights on is the LEAST interesting
Soaring petrol prices spark record electric car sales – and surprise best seller
Rocketing fuel prices has sparked record sales of electric cars, industry figures have revealed. Trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said last month saw the highest number of new cars take to the road for any
GivEnergy enters administration, UK Energy Storage Association issues guidance [UPDATED]
GivEnergy’s troubles continue as the UK’s ESA chimes in on the separate company GivEnergy Software Ltd, and battery warranty. Largely as expected, UK residential battery supplier GivEnergy Ltd has has entered administration, according to a notice published in the