The Strait of Hormuz blockage is the largest oil supply disruption in history, cutting off one-fifth of global oil and gas trade — but a far more diverse energy mix, led by solar, is absorbing the shock. Global solar capacity surged from 228 GW in 2015 to 2,919 GW in 2025, overtaking nuclear and
Suppliers have seen orders for solar panels and battery storage surge since the start of the Iran war, with annual energy bills predicted to rise by £332 in July Solar panel businesses are struggling to recruit installers fast enough to meet a “crazy” spike in demand due to Donald Trump’s war in Iran –
The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantage Energy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be turning points in how our economy runs. The UK responded to the energy crises of
British households are increasingly turning to solar power, with E.On reporting a significant sales surge, as Middle East conflict prompts a re-evaluation of fossil fuel reliance. The electricity supplier revealed a 62% increase in solar panel sales this month compared to the previous, alongside a similar spike in website traffic to its solar energy pages
Solar panels are built to keep generating electricity for decades, but their lifespan depends on panel quality, degradation rates and how well the system is maintained If you’re considering solar panels for your home, one of the first things you’ll want to know is how long they last. Lifespan matters because it helps determine
The number of Britons considering switching to greener power sources has surged as concerns about rising energy bills and petrol prices mount due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Supplier Octopus Energy said it had its best month ever for solar panel sales in March, up 54 per cent on the year
Cheap plug-in solar panels are soon to be available at Lidl, but will this save you money in the long run? “Plug-in” solar panels will soon be available to buy in British supermarkets, the Government has announced. It is estimated that these panels could save households around £70 to £110 per year on their
Developers will be required to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes in England as part of updated planning requirements published by the government. It also said plug-in panels that homeowners can self-install on balconies would be available in supermarkets in the coming months. These small versions of the green tech
A renewable energy specialist warns that buying plug-in solar panels from the middle of Lidl will likely end in disaster. Yesterday The Construction Index reported that the German supermarket group Lidl is among organisations working with the government to support the roll-out of ‘plug-and-play’ solar panels. Within the next few months we can expect
The US-Israel war on Iran is driving up energy prices around the world, which is pushing record numbers of UK homeowners to consider buying solar panels The ripple effects of war are felt far beyond the borders of any battleground. In 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused huge disruptions to global energy supply chains,