Category: Solar panels
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Floating solar panel heads to the UK
Floating solar panels are a growing trend around the world, and the UK seems to be cottoning on to their potential. The government has just approved the largest floating solar panel project in Barrow in an attempt to generate cheap energy. The project promises to solve one of the biggest problems with large-scale solar projects,…
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Solar panels hit all-time record in 2025 in UK
The UK has just hit its highest level of rooftop solar panel installations ever recorded, making 2025 a landmark year for home energy. New data from MCS shows that solar has already passed the previous peak set back in 2011, with households and new-build developers installing panels at record speed. Falling upfront costs, changing building…
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Solar firms shut down after £3m pensioner scam
Two UK solar panel firms have been shut down after taking more than £3 million from pensioners through a refund scam that promised government-backed grants to cover installation and maintenance costs. The Insolvency Service confirmed that Trident West Industries Ltd and Star Solar Ltd misled dozens of homeowners with cold calls and doorstep sales. The…
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One fire every two days linked to domestic solar panels
Fires linked to rooftop solar panels are rising sharply across the UK, sparking concern among fire services and insurers. New figures show that incidents are growing faster than installations, raising questions about safety oversight in Britain’s clean-energy rollout. Experts say that while solar remains safe when properly installed, a surge in rushed or poorly maintained…
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18,000 UK solar owners could face HMRC fine Friday
Thousands of UK homeowners with solar panels could be hit with unexpected £100 fines this week as the HMRC paper tax return deadline approaches. Many are unaware that income earned from selling unused solar energy back to the grid could push them over the £1,000 tax-free trading allowance. With the deadline falling on Friday, homeowners…
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Fire risk increased by poor solar panel installations, insurer warns
Homeowners are being warned of the dangers of hiring disreputable installers for solar panels, following a series of fires linked to the renewable energy source in the past year. Insurance provider AXA UK has published guidance for customers to help manage the risks associated with photovoltaic (PV) systems. According to the guidance, the common underlying…
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Solar Together helps thousands save on solar panels
A growing number of local councils across England are teaming up with the Solar Together scheme to offer residents steep discounts on solar panels and battery storage through collective purchasing. Instead of shopping around alone, homeowners can register and benefit from the bargaining power of their community, potentially cutting costs by 10–25 % or more.…
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Can solar panels catch fire? We look at the risks
Solar panels are marketed as a safe, green solution, but what if the very panels on your roof could spark a fire? It’s a risk many homeowners have never considered, yet recent cases prove that although it is rare it is also very much possible. So, how can solar panels catch fire and what’s behind…
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Are ground mounted solar panels worth installing?
As electricity costs rise, so does the interest in solar panels as a way of generating your own free, clean electricity. But, if your roof isn’t suitable for solar PV panels, are ground mounted solar panels worth installing instead? While not as common as roof mounted panels, solar PV generation is all about sunshine, so…
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I’m a solar expert: These are the top 5 solar panel problems
In the quest to reduce energy bills, many homeowners look to solar Photovoltatic panels as a means of avoiding expensive monthly costs. But, are there solar panel problems we might not be aware of? Renewable energy expert, David Hilton, first installed solar panels on his house in 2010, when the Feed in Tariff (FiT) of…