Rent-a-Roof sounded like a win-win. A free solar panel system on your roof, no upfront costs, and cheaper bills for decades. The sun would do the work. The installer would get the feed-in tariff with an approximate rate of return of 5-8%, according to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). You’d get a … Read more
The sunniest places in the UK are prime spots for solar panels and can be ideal locations for generating sufficient solar power to reduce your electricity bills significantly. Grey skies and drizzle are the images most people associate with the UK. However, Spring 2025 brought more sun than most folks expected. Almost all regions are … Read more
Voltage optimisers can efficiently regulate the incoming supply voltage and save money and energy while reducing your carbon footprint. Energy consumption remains a pressing concern for households and businesses in the UK, with unit prices for electricity set to increase by 8.7% in April 2025. With little prospect of significant cuts to bills soon, you’ll … Read more
Commercial solar panels are a strategic investment that can cushion big and small UK businesses from rising energy costs while helping meet sustainability commitments. The government’s new Solar Taskforce highlights the untapped potential of installing solar panels on commercial buildings, warehouses, schools, and car parks, describing it as one of the best investments available. Commercial … Read more
In 2016, IKEA started selling solar panels online and at three UK stores in its second attempt at the market but later exited in 2019. Why did that happen, and what are the best available alternatives? IKEA solar panels were initially available online or at IKEA stores in Birmingham, Glasgow and Lakeside before becoming available … Read more
The Solar Together scheme seeks to transform solar panel installation in the UK, making it more affordable and approachable for everyday households. While solar panel prices have plummeted over the last ten years, the initial investment remains a hurdle for many looking to go green. The Energy Savings Trust estimates a 3.5 kWp domestic solar … Read more
Thinking about switching to solar, but not sure what’s involved? Here’s what you need to know. Interest in solar energy has surged across the UK, with more households looking to protect themselves from rising bills, reduce grid reliance, and tap into clean, renewable electricity. With Ofgem raising the energy price cap by 1.2% in Q1 … Read more
Solar technology has come a long way in the past decades, but how quickly are solar panels advancing? The use of solar panels to generate electricity in the UK has grown rapidly since 2010, making solar power one of the largest renewable energy sources in the country. Official deployment statistics show solar capacity increased from … Read more
Are you considering generating renewable energy and wondering why black solar panels are better than blue ones? More homeowners are turning to solar panels to live sustainably and reduce energy bills. Government statistics on solar photovoltaics deployment show that 191,000 installations came online throughout 2024. Many new installations are partially or wholly black, and it’s … Read more
Interest in solar power generation is on the rise, and this guide aims to address some of the most frequently asked solar questions. Research commissioned by the UK government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) shows that information and understanding are likely opportunity barriers to adopting solar power. 44% of participants considering installing … Read more