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Energy crisis: Solar panel sales double in the UK as homeowners look to cut soaring bills

March 11th 2023

Solar panel sales double in the UK as homeowners look to cut soaring bills

In a town north of London, the weather's been cloudy over the winter months. But it didn't stop this homeowner from installing solar panels in December.

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British Gas ramps up solar panel and home checks plans

March 8th 2023

British Gas ramps up solar panel and home checks plans

The UK’s biggest energy supplier will start to help its customers to get new solar panels on their homes and offer consultations on how people can reduce their bills and carbon footprints.

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Financing Britain’s energy transition – the scope and opportunities in solar energy

February 28th 2023

The scope and opportunities in solar energy

As war rages in Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis stoked by Russia’s aggression takes hold, the need for energy independence, such as solar energy, has never been more apparent.

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Solar breakthrough paves way for first ‘miracle material’ panels

February 27th 2023

Solar breakthrough

A team from North Carolina State University said the findings pave the way for a new generation of ultra-efficient solar panels that are also lighter and more flexible than current technologies.

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Redrow Hosts Energy Saving Event to Help New Homeowners

January 9th 2023

Leading housebuilder, Redrow is throwing open its doors to host a series of educational events across its developments to help those looking to move to an energy efficient new home this year.

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UK MPs propose bold new energy policy

January 5th 2023

A group of MPs are starting the new year with calls for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to bring forward new measures to accelerate the energy transition, including a firm end date for new oil and gas licencing and measures to improve energy efficiency in one million homes per year.

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Global renewables capacity to double in five years

December 6th 2022

Clean power expected to overtake coal as largest source of electricity generation by 2025, says IEA

The global energy crisis is driving a sharp acceleration in installations of renewable power, with total capacity growth worldwide set to almost double in the next five years, according to a new report from the IEA.
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Solar panels can help you make huge savings on bills

December 1st 2022

As the revelation that green technologies like heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers could increase house prices by an average of £10,000 sparks a surge of interest from homeowners, ScottishPower’s Rob McGaughey outlines the options available to get your house ready for the future AND reduce your energy bills.

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Europe embarks on solar power 'revolution' to solve its energy crisis

November 30th 2022

Spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its own pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, the European Union is aggressively ramping up its use of solar power, installing panels on everything from city rooftops to farmland.

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Five ways renewables will help insulate the UK from future energy crises

November 28th 2022

From making us less dependent on foreign gas to scaling up community energy, here’s how renewables can future-proof the UK’s energy system over the coming decade

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How Renewable Energy Benefits Businesses Today

November 23rd 2022

According to the UK government, 78 percent of companies are now setting energy reduction and renewable energy utilization goals. This is a testament to the growing importance of sustainability initiatives in the business world. There are numerous benefits that come with investing in renewable energy.

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Dutch floating SOLAR Panels

November 22nd 2022

Dutch floating solar farm tracks sun’s rays to absorb more energy.The prototype power source can be installed on lakes, reservoirs and in coastal areas, potentially solving many issues plaguing solar technology.

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Green Careers Week

November 7th 2022

This week is Green Careers Week, a chance to raise awareness about the amazing opportunities for UK residents to get into green jobs and careers! 

Green Careers Week is an exciting event that raises aspiration, supports diversity, challenges stereotypes, and promotes real opportunities for young people to have a career that will genuinely make a difference. Discover careers, jobs, roles, and career pathways that are green careers and develop green skills.

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How to fix your energy bills while the sun shines

August 20th 2022

The soaring price of electricity means a domestic solar panel system can now pay for itself in as little as seven years, and the way things are going, that could go down to five years. About a year ago, installers were saying the “payback” period was 15 years or more. Then there are the environmental benefits of solar panels.

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