Solar panels in 2026: are they finally worth it for UK homes?
The short answer? For most homeowners, yes, emphatically Solar panels have had a reputation problem. For years, they were the thing that made financial sense on paper but took forever to pay back in practice. The maths was always slightly…
A Quick Guide to Solar PV in the UK (2026)
Photovoltaic. Solar Photovoltaic. It might not sound particularly exciting, but it has quickly become one of the most effective tools for UK homeowners looking to cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. In 2026, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have firmly…
The Warm Homes Plan released today!
The Warm Homes Plan was officially unveiled this morning as the UK Government’s flagship initiative to transform home energy efficiency, slash energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and drive progress toward net zero emissions. With a commitment of £15 billion in…
Tesla Powerwall Working in Combination with Solar PV
With a 90% efficiency rate, the Tesla Powerwall is a leading technology being used in homes to save energy by working in sync with solar PV systems. Solar PV is a renewable energy source for many homes across the world,…
The Cost of a Solar PV System
What are the different factors that impact the final price of a solar PV installation, including the size of the array and the type of panels?
Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies
What is a Renewable Energy Feasibility Study (REFS)? A Renewable Energy Feasibility Study is used to provide an analysis of the best heating or microgeneration renewables for your particular needs. When looking into the various options of small-scale renewable energy…
What Renewable Tech Should I Invest In?
What is a Renewable Energy Feasibility Study (REFS)? A Renewable Energy Feasibility Study is used to provide an analysis of the best heating or microgeneration renewables for your particular needs. When looking into the various options of small-scale renewable energy…
Why is Intermittency a Problem for Renewable Energy?
Here at the GreenAge we love renewable energy. There’s absolutely no doubt that it’s the way forward, not only for the UK but for the whole world. That said, we think it’s important to understand how renewable energy works, and…
A Guide to UK Renewable Energy
The Green Room: What happens when you put two energy experts in a room and ask them how the UK makes its renewable energy? In our latest episode we dig deep into the numbers and recent trends, and take…
Where Does UK Renewable Energy Come From?
Last year around a third UK energy was generated by renewable energy sources. It’s a huge achievement and the percentage of renewable is only growing. We all want more renewable energy and less reliance on fossil fuels, but how does…