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Lidl to become first UK supermarket to sell ‘plug‑and‑play’ solar panels
By Joseph Mullane published
Lidl to sell plug‑in solar panels as government confirms they are working with the retailer so the cheap energy source can hit UK shops "within months"

Plug-in solar panels to be legalised in the UK — despite safety concerns
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK government says it is overturning the ban on plug-in solar panels in response to the Middle East crisis, meaning they will soon be able to be installed in homes as a quick, cheap and easy energy solution

Feed-in Tariffs: How 800,000 households with solar panels may earn less due to payments change
By Joseph Mullane published
Solar households will still see payments rise each year, but at a slower rate, after the Government confirmed changes to how Feed-in Tariff payments are linked to inflation

Families could get £12,000 of solar panels for free under new government plan
By Joseph Mullane published
Eligible households could receive fully funded solar panels and home batteries worth up to £12,000, as the government rolls out its largest clean energy home upgrade programme

More than 54,000 UK solar panel owners could face £100 HMRC fine before the end of January
By Joseph Mullane published
HMRC warning for solar panel owners as thousands may incur £100 fine this month for late online tax returns

Could community solar panels save Brits from rising energy prices?
By Joseph Mullane published
Solar power schemes nationwide could cut bills, increase energy independence and help communities share the benefits of clean energy, but barriers remain to widespread adoption

Floating solar panels heading to the UK as 200,000m² water solar farm is approved
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK will soon host its largest floating solar project as water-based panels expand worldwide, offering new ways to generate renewable energy

UK solar smashes all-time record as rooftop installations soar in 2025 – but which regions are leading the way?
By Joseph Mullane published
UK rooftop solar hits all-time high in 2025 with surprise regions leading the way behind Britain's 'rooftop revolution'
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