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The UK must ditch imported solar panels and build its own, industry experts say
By Joseph Mullane published
A new generation of British solar technology could solve the UK’s energy, security, and ethical dilemmas – if policy catches up

Households with solar panels missing out on hundreds of pounds by sticking with Feed In Tariffs, report suggests
By Joseph Mullane published
A quiet energy revolution is underway, and it could mean extra cash for over 850,000 UK homes

Solar panels grants: What funding is available in 2025?
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Solar panel grants can help reduce the upfront cost of this renewable tech

How to clean solar panels — and why never to wash them during a heat wave
By Robin Whitlock, Joseph Mullane last updated
We look at how often you should clean solar panels to keep them working at full efficiency, what is involved as well as how exactly to tackle cleaning them

Will combining solar panels and underfloor heating give you free heating?
By David Hilton published
Energy expert, David Hilton dives into the maths to answer the question of whether using solar panels to fully power your underfloor heating is an option or not

Will the UK’s solar power boom be built on the back of slave labour?
By Joseph Mullane published
One MP described the government's decision to block a ban on Chinese solar panels as "a sad and incredible day"

Homeowner has solar panel application rejected — only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next door
By Joseph Mullane published
The homeowner fights the plans for a 2,200-acre solar farm after his local council blocked his own panel plans

Why the cost of getting solar panels for your home is about to rise
By Joseph Mullane published
The world's leading solar panel provider has reduced tax rebates for solar products
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