The energy industry expects more plans to emerge to convert countryside into solar farms after the government pledged to treble the UK's capacity to generate solar power over the next five years. Critics say they will harm rural settings, but others say they are a necessary part of battling human-driven climate change. According to the
More electricity was made from sunshine than coal in the EU last year, a report has found, in what analysts called a “milestone” for the clean energy transition. Solar panels generated 11% of the EU’s electricity in 2024, while coal-burning power plants generated 10%, according to data from climate thinktank Ember. The role of fossil gas fell
Solar technology has matured massively in recent times with the cost and payback period of commercial installations for businesses being lower than ever. This has made solar a popular option for businesses of all sizes in hopes of reducing their carbon footprint, but more importantly, their costs. Since the first commercial solar cells were made
On October 24, 2024, Trina Solar announced a price increase of 0.03 CNY/W for its entire range of solar modules. Following this, LONGi also declared that the prices of its B-type modules would rise by 1-2 cents, effective October 29. Additionally, reliable sources indicate that Tongwei Solar, Jinko Solar, and JA Solar will also increase their prices
Campaigners urge South West residents to back the Sunshine Bill Devon CPRE is putting its weight behind a Private Member’s Bill to make it compulsory for developers to put solar panels on the rooftops of new build housing, and it’s urging people in the South West to take action to ensure their MP helps get
Panels installed on south quire roof expected to meet a third of church’s electricity needs “And God said, Let there be light” – and on a witheringly cold winter morning there was light, as the Dean of York carried out a rooftop blessing for the minster’s 184 new solar panels. The sky was blue and the sun
Investing in the latest energy tech for your home comes with a big upfront costs, but brings chunky savings for years to come. Here's the easiest way to take the plunge and grab a new heat pump Linda Karlsen took the plunge and invested in a new heat pump and solar panels for her home
Recently I’ve seen a stirring in the solar marketplace. Big solar systems are great but the trend to giant oversized panels must be nipped in the bud. Please read on while I explain why commercial and industrial products don’t belong on domestic roofs. Commercial and industrial (C&I) size power systems use megawatt hours of battery
Boost your solar energy output with these top tips Solar panels are one way to cut down on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint, but winter can be a challenging time. With cloudier days and shorter daylight hours, solar panels can struggle during these darker months, when our energy usage is higher than
The former president, who has died aged 100, famously installed thermal solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979. Following the death of Jimmy Carter, US president from 1977 to 1981, the flurry of obituaries highlighted not only his Nobel Prize-winning diplomacy but also his eco-credentials. In stark contrast to the