When I mention that solar panels blanket the roof of my house, the first thing people ask is whether I have an electric bill. Well, yes and no — but that's only part of the story. Here's what I've truly gained from rooftop solar. I now drive for free The closest thing you can
Solar battery storage has moved from a niche upgrade to a serious consideration for UK homeowners looking to get more value from solar panels. In 2026, the question is less about whether batteries work and more about whether they fit the way a household uses electricity. Homes that produce solar power during the day
Despite the money they can save households on electricity bills, just one in 10 European roofs has solar panels. Britain may be famous for grey skies and rainy days, but its sunshine could still help residents shave more than €1,000 a year off household electricity bills. An analysis of more than 15 million UK
Estate Agents may have noticed a sizeable increase in the number of solar panels on homes coming to the market. Solar panel installations across the UK have surged by more than 400% since before the energy crisis, new analysis reveals, as households face another rise in energy bills this winter. The findings come as
2025 was confirmed as the UK’s sunniest year on record, with the Met Office recording more hours of sunshine than in any year since records began in 1910. 2026 has continued the trend, with July confirmed as the UK’s sunniest month on record so far this year. That run of record-breaking sunshine has translated into
Solar panels and crops can share the same land and a new model shows both come out ahead by keeping plants cooler, saving water, and boosting energy output Solar panels and crops can share land — a new model shows both come out ahead Solar farms are expanding fast — and so is the pressure
Solar power generation in the UK reached a new record over the summer of 2026, as temperatures across the nation soared, according to new analysis by Carbon Brief. Collectively over June, July and August, solar farms and rooftops generated 8.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in the UK*, as shown in the chart below. Speaking
Savings grow as energy prices in Great Britain rise and cost of panel installation falls, analysis finds Households in Great Britain’s cloudiest regions could still save more than £400 a year on their energy bills by installing rooftop solar panels, research has found. Rising wholesale energy prices mean the potential savings from a home
Nearly 172,000 solar installations have been completed across the UK since the start of 2026, according to new government data, as rooftop solar drives record deployment. According to the data, almost 28,000 solar installations were completed across homes, businesses and larger-scale projects in July 2026, making it the third-highest monthly total on record after
54% of Brits say generating their own energy would help them feel more in control of their bills, with 45% believing it would make them less reliant on the grid Eco upgrades are helping homeowners feel empowered, with 39% seeing features like solar panels as a sign someone has their life together and 32%