British Gas expands solar reach

British Gas has partnered with Forster Group to offer nationwide solar power and battery storage installations

Majority of UK public support mandatory solar panels on new homes

Seven out of ten of the UK public believe that it should be mandatory to install solar panels on new build properties, according to a new survey

Rising energy bills top concern for UK homeowners

A new survey of 2,000 homeowners indicates that nearly half of Brits consider rising energy bills their primary concern, prompting 39% to prioritise energy improvements to their properties

Solar power splash: Leisure centre secures £400k grant

West Lindsey District Council has secured over £400,000 from the government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund to install solar panels at the West Lindsey Leisure Centre

EDF acquires solar panel and battery installer

EDF has finalised the acquisition of Contact Solar, a company specialising in the installation of solar panels and batteries

Hackney greenlights discounted solar energy for council tenants

Hackney Council approves plan to provide discounted electricity from rooftop solar panels to over 500 council homes, reducing bills and carbon footprint

UK breaks solar records with rooftop power surge

The UK has experienced a remarkable increase in rooftop solar power installations in 2023, surpassing the total installations for the entire previous year, new data shows

Octopus Energy’s solar certification shift raises concerns

Octopus’ policy change allowing non-accredited solar installers to access its Smart Export Guarantee tariffs has raised concerns about potential compromises in solar quality and safety standards

Record-breaking year: UK homes go green with record solar panel boom

The UK has witnessed 62% surge in home heat pump and solar panel installations, according to a report

Exclusive: UK adds 73% of solar capacity from households

Rapid rise in UK residential solar installations propels household panels to comprise 27% of the country’s total solar capacity, according to a report