70% of the UK’s energy from low-carbon sources!
Last Sunday (11th June) saw solar, wind and nuclear providing a record 70% of the UK’s electricity. This is a huge milestone which shows how much renewables can bring to the UK’s energy mix. The huge impact of wind and…
5 reasons to get solar panels
Solar panels (also known as solar PV) are a great way to generate electricity at home. Although they are not a cheap investment, they are the most common type of home renewable in the UK. We’ve put together our top…
Solar panels: what happens to Feed-in Tariff payments when you move?
Solar panels are a great way to create free electricity in your own home. Aside from the savings you can make from being less reliant on importing energy from the National Grid, they also mean you can get monthly payments…
Should I get a flexible solar panel?
A flexible solar panel is a really useful bit of kit, especially if you’re an outdoorsy type. Obviously, installing a full solar PV system is a big financial commitment. You can be sure it’ll generate some energy, but you can’t know…
Perovskite: the key to more efficient solar technology?
Perovskite is a photovoltaic crystalline material used in solar PV panels. Its crystals are thinner, more flexible and easier to manufacture than silicon crystals. It is already revolutionising solar technology and is one of the most promising developments in the whole of the…
Why do people hate solar panels?
It is fair to say that solar panels attract some controversy. There are a number of arguments against the technology, some more convincing than others. However, on the whole they are a pretty good thing – let us see if we…
Can I remove free solar panels from my roof?
There are now over half a million properties in the UK with solar panels on the roof. While many households have chosen to invest in solar panels to benefit from both the Feed-in Tariff and the free electricity produced, others…
What is solar glass?
What makes solar glass different from traditional panels? BIPV – building-integrated photovoltaics – are solar panels designed to replace conventional building materials in parts such as the roof, skylights, facades and windows. The key difference between this technology and traditional…
A guide to solar energy
Solar energy has been used for centuries, since glass lenses were first used to make fire by magnifying the sun’s rays in the ancient world. Radiant heat and light from the sun can be harnessed and converted into electricity, used…
Solar PV battery storage
Battery storage – the key to using your own electricity 24/7 We’ve been writing about solar PV since it was a fairly new technology. While many early adopters were passionate about getting involved with this innovative and exciting technology, they did so with an…