More and more people are investing in solar panels for their homes. In the UK, over 1.5 million households have taken the leap, with installations growing by more than 10% year-on-year for the last three years, according to government data. There are many reasons for this. Solar panels can save us money on energy bills,
More than 2.5 million Americans depend on durable medical equipment, such as oxygen delivery systems, ventilators, and dialysis machines. For these vulnerable customers, even brief power interruptions can cause their equipment to malfunction, and longer outages can be life-threatening, if power isn’t restored quickly. Yet the U.S. power grid is aging and under increasing
Solar is surging as costs fall and firms scale projects, with the International Energy Agency projecting PV Solar to be the largest renewable by 2029 Solar is central to decarbonisation. Costs have fallen sharply and deployment has accelerated, with solar photovoltaic (PV) on track to become the largest renewable source by 2029 according to
A couple say they have cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds thanks to solar panels, and they hope to recoup the cost of the installation within a decade Solar panels were one of the first improvements Rich and Carla New made when they bought their forever home in much need of renovation
Solar panel grants and funding schemes can make renewable energy far more affordable. From government programmes to local initiatives, discover how to lower your installation costs The cost of solar panels has fallen in recent years, but installation still represents a major investment. If you’re comparing upfront costs with long-term savings, our guide on
Solar and wind outpaced demand growth in the first half of 2025, as renewables overtook coal’s share in the global electricity mix. The increase in solar and wind power outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025. Solar alone met 83% of the rise, with many countries setting new records. Fossil
The war in Ukraine may be adding resilience to the list of clean energy's virtues As I write this, the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk, Russia is ablaze. It sits 1,400 kilometers from the border with Ukraine—in fact, along the border with Kazakhstan. The refinery has a capacity of 6.6 million tons of oil yearly,
"It's not to save you money. It's more of a comfort/safety type of purchase." Power outages are stressful for anyone, but they can be a nightmare for remote workers. The scoop A post in the Tesla Motors Club forum shows how backup batteries like Tesla's Powerwall can keep laptops, lights, and even Wi-Fi humming
We would like to get solar panels installed at our home but we are not sure whether getting a battery system as well is a good idea. We are a family of four living in a four-bed home, with a south west facing roof, and are out for most of the day at work
When Malcolm Douglas-Kellie and his wife Jackie first considered whether solar panels are worth it, they were put off by the cost of solar. One firm in 2019 quoted them £24,000 for a large array of panels and a battery. Energy prices were lower back then, so they shelved the project. But now their