There are now around 1.5 million UK households fitted with solar panels Money expert Martin Lewis has shared how households can save hundreds every year on their energy bills by taking advantage of an often misunderstood green technology. Solar panels are becoming an increasingly common sight on UK homes, but many people are still
A quiet energy revolution is underway, and it could mean extra cash for over 850,000 UK homes Solar homeowners still on the government’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme could be missing out on significantly higher earnings by switching to the Smart Export Guarantee, according to a recent report. The analysis highlights that many households can
Compare export tariffs to find the best rates If you've got solar panels, make sure you're getting the best rates for the electricity you export back to the grid. Some energy suppliers offer far better rates than others, so it's key you get the best deal. When you got your solar panels installed matters There
Nearly 100,000 domestic solar panel systems were installed in the UK from January to June this year, per the latest data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This independent certification scheme certifies products and installers of small-scale renewable energy technologies. March was the best month for installations, with MCS recording almost 24,000. January, as is
A record-breaking heat dome over the central United States is sending temperatures – and cooling bills! – soaring into triple digit territory. Luckily, there’s a readily available technology that can help keep your home cool without playing that infuriating and unwinnable “keep your thermostat at 79 degrees” game: a home solar and battery system.
Thirty years ago, a quiet suburban street barely noticed the start of a revolution being built on its doorstep. A house constructed in 1995 was the first in Britain to incorporate a solar roof and would set the agenda for domestic renewable energy. Earlier this month, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the "vast majority"
Installing solar panels is a great way to lower your energy bills and lower your carbon footprint. You can also sell extra energy you make, making them even more worthwhile. But if you want to put solar panels on your roof, where do you start? Our step-by-step guide will take you through the solar
Ministers have confirmed the Future Homes Standard (FHS), to be published in Autumn, will include provision that all new build properties have solar PV installed. Energy secretary Ed Miliband said the “common sense” change to the standard marks a “monumental step” in the government’s pledge to unleash a “rooftop revolution”. The proposed FHS will see
Lots of installers wanting to enter the sector often ask me what the challenges are likely to be. This is multifaceted – with angles around installation but also integration and what consumers actually want. A big one at the moment is EV chargers and PV/battery systems from different ecosystems and brands. Unfortunately, these often will
Judith is set to earn £2,300 a year from her solar panels - but her bill is estimated to be £1,700 annually SAVVY homeowners can save thousands of pounds on energy bills without cutting down on usage, thanks to a clever scheme. Judith Leary-Joyce, 75, not only saves but actually makes money through this home