Category: Solar Panels

  • Choosing the right tariff

    Choosing the right tariff

    Shifting to sustainable energy solutions like heat pumps, battery storage, and solar panels can significantly reduce household emissions. Choosing the right energy tariff is essential for maximizing savings and sustainability. The article reviews effective tariffs for energy-efficient homes and offers insights on optimizing energy usage to combat climate change effectively. This article helps you make…

  • Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    SUSTAINABLE FERRIBY 2025 is a community workshop on sustainable homes and how to lower your energy costs and carbon footprint. Presentations, Q&A discussions, and panel sessions on topics such as solar and batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and energy reduction.

  • Understanding costs and benefits – solar panels

    Understanding costs and benefits – solar panels

    Solar panels can quickly for themselves, depending on various factors like cost, electricity generation, usage, and electricity prices. A 4kW solar panel system can cover more than an average household’s needs, but usage patterns and energy export to the grid complicate matters; nevertheless, a 7 year payback and £2400 saving over 10 years isn’t unreasonable.

  • Solar PV in the UK

    Solar PV in the UK

    In 2023, the UK saw a surge in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, reaching a record 189,826 registered installations. The country is set to add 1.7 GWp-dc of new solar PV capacity, propelling it toward becoming a multi-gigawatt market in the coming years.