Solar and Battery

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 energy demand rose 1.3% last year. That’s slightly below the previous decade’s average and well

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 space that’s ideal for nesting. Over time, that can lead to noise, debris and, in

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 Plan; low‑income households could get free solar and battery installs, while others may access low‑interest

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 the British Standards Institution (BSI), introduces tighter rules on where batteries can safely be located.

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