Case Study: No Two Roofs Are the Same — And That’s Exactly the Point
When we pulled up to this property, it was clear this wasn't going to be a straightforward job.
Britain’s Solar Revolution Is Here and We Should Be Shouting It From the Rooftops
Ed Miliband is helping to turn the country into a nation of ‘solar zealots’ and Josiah Mortimer is enthusiastically along for the ride d Miliband is having a bit of a moment. On Tuesday, the Energy Secretary gave a speech with one overriding message: “Every solar panel we put up, every wind turbine we
Brits could save up to £500 a year on energy bills by using solar panels
Solar panels could help UK households save up to £500 a year on energy bills, but it's important to understand the costs and benefits of solar panel installation before making any decisions With escalating oil prices meaning numerous UK households could encounter steeper bills, it's no wonder that Britons are searching for methods to
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
Solar panels won’t slash energy bills on their own – an expert explains how to maximise savings
Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf. Meanwhile, use of solar power is growing across the UK, achieving 22 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity from nearly 2 million installations, by February 2026. In March,
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
Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar
Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July British households are turning to green home energy upgrades in record numbers to try to keep bills down as the Iran crisis sends global oil and gas prices soaring, data from leading energy suppliers
How the Strait of Hormuz Blockade Handed China a Clean Energy Windfall
The 40-day blockade of the Strait of Hormuz -- through which roughly 20 million barrels of oil and gas pass daily -- has prompted a global scramble for energy independence, accelerating demand for clean energy storage systems. Chinese exports of inverters, a key component in energy storage systems, have surged 57% year-on-year, driven first
UK Sees Surge in Solar Panel Demand Amid Rising Energy Costs
Solar panel sales have risen sharply since the start of the Middle East conflict, according to Octopus Energy - with households opting for larger arrays of roof panels. Sales were up 50% since after the war pushed oil and gas prices up. Consumer expert Holly Hamilton explains whether they are worth your cash, and