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Concerns over solar panel funding being withdrawn in Scotland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

Cambridge University adds nearly 500 solar panels to King's College Chapel
By Joseph Mullane published
Preservationists argue that the panels damage the historical integrity of the chapel whilst its supporters claim the work demonstrates a commitment towards meeting net zero

New solar panel that also heats homes being developed — to remove need for boilers
By Joseph Mullane published
The innovative solar panels were shown to produce less than 2000kg per year of carbon emissions compared to gas boilers and 1000kg per year compared to air source heat pumps

Row over eco-friendly solar panels and heating systems on UK's historic buildings
By Joseph Mullane published
As Conservation groups look to go net zero some preservationists claim the energy-efficient installations are damaging the visual appearance and historic significance in some of Britain's most iconic buildings
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