Tag: renewable-energy

  • “Put Solar on Roofs Instead” – Does the Maths Add Up?

    “Put Solar on Roofs Instead” – Does the Maths Add Up?

    It takes just 42 homes with rooftop solar to match the output of an acre of solar farm. So could rooftop panels, warehouses and car parks eliminate the need for solar farms? This article explores the maths behind one of the UK’s most heated energy debates.

  • Understanding the True Cost of UK’s Electricity Bills

    Understanding the True Cost of UK’s Electricity Bills

    The UK’s high retail electricity prices stem from taxes, levies, and standing charges rather than elevated wholesale costs. Wholesale prices are competitive within Europe, positioned mid-pack. Other countries demonstrate both higher and lower wholesale prices based on their energy sources, with the UK not leading globally in costs.