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Perovskite Solar: The Future of Balcony Solar Panels in the UK

SaveOnWatts, October 23 2025

Meet 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...

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Solar Panels

Flexible vs Rigid Solar Panels (and Everything In-Between): The Clear, Practical Explainer

SaveOnWatts, September 19 2025

We’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

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Solar Panels

Flexible Solar Panels: History, Use Cases, Sizes, and the Tech Under the Skin

SaveOnWatts, September 18 2025

Flexible (aka flexi or semi-flexi) solar panels started as thin-film experiments, matured with better plastics and adhesives, and today come in two main flavours: crystalline-silicon laminates on ultra-thin composites and thin-film CIGS sheets. They win where weight, curves, and quick installs matter (vans, boats, balconies, lightweight roofs)...

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