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
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,
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