Energy bills have remained stubbornly high in the years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted global gas markets, pushing up the price of electricity for millions of UK households. Yet even as bills rose, the cost of solar panels continued to fall, creating a chance for homeowners to generate their own clean power, reduce
The solar panels were installed through a government scheme usually for those on benefits, but wealthier households can qualify too When a letter landed on the doormat telling my girlfriend and I that we might be eligible for energy upgrades to our home, we couldn’t quite believe it. So much so, we ignored it,
A family from Bromley have managed to slash their electricity bills from more than £400 a month to around £40, thanks to a solar panel and battery systemWith two electric vehicles, a hot tub, and a home equipped with smart technology, Ian Bowden, 39, said the move has saved him £4,320 a year, while also
The number of certified rooftop solar panel installations to have taken place across the UK this year has now surpassed the previous annual record set in 2011. MCS, the certification body for smaller-scale clean energy installations, has confirmed that certified solar project installations in 2025 to date have now surpassed 203,125 – the previous
The era of ever cheaper solar panels may be over, at least for a time, as industry experts warn that prices will rise by one to two cents per watt from 2026, on the back of increasing materials costs and policy changes in China. But these price rises are healthy and much needed as
Exclusive data from Australian market research company SunWiz reveals how the UK is performing in battery attachment rates. Running a business without reliable data is like flying through clouds without instruments—you might stay airborne for a while, but you’re flying blind and you might find yourself hurtling towards the ground without time to pull
Here are two facts about home batteries: Using a home battery reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Making and installing a home battery increases greenhouse gas emissions. The good news is the first effect is much larger than the second. Pinning down how much home batteries reduce emissions isn’t easy, but I’m going to take a
Phil and Jackie Coates' home in Mumbles generates so much electricity that they make money from it - and it even charges their electric vehicle for free When Phil and Jackie Coates examine their electricity bills, their response differs markedly from most households. Unlike the majority of people, the Coates' residence actually generates income.
Pairing solar power with battery storage is becoming the ultimate resilience strategy. As climate extremes multiply, reliable power is no longer guaranteed. In hurricane-prone regions like Florida and the Caribbean, extended blackouts can disrupt everything from refrigeration to communications. According to a 2025 Stanford University study, roughly 60% of U.S. households could cut their
Great British Energy has continued its rollout of solar to cut energy bills for public services, including panels for 70 more NHS sites. As part of an expanded scheme to fund solar panels for NHS sites, military sites and schools, 34 NHS trusts across England, including 10 already in programme, will receive funding from