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Balcony solar panels are now on sale on Amazon — and they’re cheaper than you’d think
By Joseph Mullane published
DIY-friendly solar kits now start under £65

How indoor solar panels could power the next generation of smart devices
By Joseph Mullane published
New indoor solar panel technology could offer a potential power source for low-energy devices using everyday indoor lighting

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners relieved as meter switch-off is delayed
By Joseph Mullane published
Delay spares more than 300,000 homes from potential energy chaos as suppliers race to replace outdated RTS meters

Norfolk villagers face compulsory purchase orders for their homes to make way for large solar farms
By Joseph Mullane published
Norfolk villagers furious as a massive solar farm proposal threatens their homes and agricultural land

Ofgem tells homeowners to ditch price cap despite summer energy bill drop
By Joseph Mullane published
Regulator urges customers to switch to fixed tariffs as new price cap offers limited relief

UK EPC target to be missed by 13 years as home energy upgrades stall
By Joseph Mullane published
Energy efficiency deadline at risk as millions of homes expected to miss 2030 EPC target

Off peak electricity times: How to save money in 2025
By Joseph Mullane, Amy Reeves last updated
Maximise savings by shifting your energy use to off-peak hours and make the most of time-of-use tariffs

Great British Energy blocks use of solar panels linked to forced labour
By Joseph Mullane published
Great British Energy blocks use of solar panels linked to forced labour as the UK moves to eliminate unethical sourcing from Chinese supply chains
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