domestic solar

Caroline Lucas has called on the UK government to make solar panels mandatory on the roofs of all suitable new homes.

Octopus Energy has launched a brand new tariff for customers with solar, a battery and an electric vehicle at home.

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), has released its latest data showing that 130,596 MCS-certified solar photovoltaic (PV) systems were installed in UK homes last year – a 114% rise from 2021.

Energy supplier Good Energy is launching a new smart export product for its Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) customers.

Octopus Energy has announced it will add domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) to its home energy tech installation portfolio, to help customers cut down on energy costs.

Ensuring electric vehicle (EV) chargers are solar-compatible could save home owners £1,000 by avoid replacement fees, home tech manufacturer myenergi has said.

MCS has appointed the Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA) as a certification body for the installation of small-scale renewables.

Housing association-run solar installer Raven Renewables has agreed a deal with property investment, development and sourcing professionals Property Experts to integrate solar panels on a three-storey building.

Octopus Energy has doubled its ‘Fixed Outgoing’ tariff to help lower customers’ bills as they head into winter.

Solar Power Portal caught up with Richard Partington, managing director of AceOn Energy to discuss the company’s social housing business model, its new battery and why now is the perfect time to rollout solar and storage.