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Church receives overwhelming support for application for 56 solar panels on its roof
By Joseph Mullane published
The council previously rejected the application despite the panels being "carefully selected to complement the existing clay tiled roofing"

Why it may soon become easier to get planning permission for solar panels
By Joseph Mullane published
Labour has promised to make installing solar panels easier for homeowners as Ed Miliband said he will "unleash a UK solar rooftop revolution"

Three solar farms that will become largest in the country get planning approval
By Joseph Mullane published
The new farms will hold a capacity more than five times larger than the current largest solar farm and power more than 400,000 homes

Solar panel costs have dropped 73% in the last 10 years, government data shows
By Joseph Mullane published
Solar panels have become a more affordable sustainable option for homeowners in the UK with costs falling by 73%

EDF launches 'Britain's first' solar tariff with no standing charge that offers 10 solar panels for £8,495
By Joseph Mullane published
The scheme could save new customers £800 a year by only charging customers for the energy they actually use

Concerns over solar panel funding being withdrawn in Scotland
By Joseph Mullane published
Homeowners with a heat pump will no longer be able to qualify for funding for solar PV and battery storage installations

Mandatory solar panels could power an extra 1.17m homes, energy firm claims
By Sam Webb published
The research also suggests households could save an average of £600 on their annual heating bills

Solar panel owners can relax — a Saharan dust plume is NOT about to strike the UK
By Joseph Mullane published
Several media outlets claimed a Saharan dust plume was heading for the UK

New heat pump that links to solar panels could soon provide your home's hot water
By Sam Webb published
Scientists claim the technology can operate effectively in low light conditions meaning they provide hot water throughout the day

Permitted development rules relaxed to allow solar panels on flat roofs without planning permission
By Joseph Mullane published
As part of the government's plans to increase solar panel installations permitted development rights have been extended for those looking to install on flat roofs
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