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Short answer: yes... when it’s done properly. Balcony solar can be legal and safe in the UK if you follow building rules, use certified equipment, and respect grid and safety standards. This guide explains the essentials in plain English so you can move forward with confidence. Small solar panels fixed to a balcony railing, wall, or freestanding...
Read MoreIf you live in a flat or rented home in the UK, you’ve probably thought: “I’d love solar panels, but I don’t own a roof… so I’m stuck, right?” Balcony solar is one of the simplest ways to change that. SaveOnWatts exists to make balcony solar simple, legal and accessible for people in flats, rentals and homes without suitable roofs. So you can cut...
Read MoreMeet the material that’s rewriting the rules of solar power, and bringing cleaner, cheaper energy closer to everyone, no roof required. Perovskite is being called the wonder material of solar energy, and for good reason. Originally discovered in the 1800s, it’s only in recent years that scientists realised how extraordinary it could be for...
Read MoreThere’s a fresh and exciting piece of policy talk in town: the UK Government is reportedly considering extending salary-sacrifice tax breaks, already popular for electric vehicles, to include home solar panels (and eventually storage). Recent media coverage suggests that this shift could be part of upcoming green-home or “Warm Homes”
Read MoreWe’ll quickly explain every major solar panel type: rigid, flexible (semi-flexi), ultra-light glass-free, roof-integrated/slates/shingles, plus a nod to bifacial and emerging tech, then give you a no-fluff section on balcony solar (spoiler: flexible wins on balconies for weight and ease, but rigid rules roofs and
Read MoreRising tensions between the US and Iran have sparked fresh concerns over global energy markets. Most notably, Iran has threatened to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which around 20–25 % of the world’s oil and LNG passes daily. If Iran were to carry out that threat, it could herald another surge in energy bills, and...
Read MoreThe UK’s energy landscape is once again making headlines after the government chose to walk away from a £25 billion deal that promised to supply British homes with renewable energy from Morocco. The Xlinks project, designed to deliver solar and wind power across thousands of kilometres of undersea cable, was expected to provide nearly 8% of...
Read MoreThe UK government’s latest planning reform marks a major shift in the country's drive towards low-carbon home heating. In a bid to speed up the adoption of heat pumps, ministers have overhauled the planning rules that once hindered installations in many homes, especially in tightly packed urban
Read MoreImagine your portfolio basking in sunshine like rooftop panels at high noon. Solar isn’t just for eco-enthusiasts anymore, it’s capturing boardroom attention, social feeds and investment strategies alike. Photovoltaic module prices have plunged nearly 90 percent since 2010, transforming solar from fringe novelty to mainstream power player. Even...
Read MoreRecent moves by the United States to impose sweeping new import tariffs, 10% on the UK, 20% on the EU, and 54% on China, are already triggering ripples across global markets. These aren’t just numbers on a policy sheet; they will have a real and lasting impact on household energy costs in the
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