Thinking of switching to solar but feeling daunted by the upfront cost? A solar subscription could be right for you.

Get a detailed breakdown of what the Sunsave Guarantee includes, from monitoring & maintenance to insurance.

Discover how you can make a full or partial early repayment to shortern the term of your solar subscription.

Find out about your various options if you ever decide to move home during your solar subscription.

We explore the potential long-term financial outcome of opting for Sunsave Plus.

We run through why Sunsave Plus has been designed differently so that a roof lease is not required, and why this matters.

Learn about the steps we've taken to ensure that you'll always be protected by the Sunsave Guarantee.

Explore our detailed breakdown of the Sunsave Plus proposal, so you can understand every section in detail.

Find out whether roof upgrades will affect your solar subscription, and how we can help.

Here are examples of solar subscriptions from all over the world, the services they offer, and how successful they’ve been.

Wondering how solar panels produce electricity? We look at the science behind the photovoltaic effect.

Here's what solar panel efficiency means, why it's important, and how it should inform your solar panel system purchase.

How do solar panels cope when it's overcast and cold? Here's how output is affected, and how to help your system.

We explore whether solar panels become less effective in extremely hot temperatures.

Here's how solar panel apps work, the best ways to use them, and what useful information they can provide you with.

Here's how to maximise your system’s output and profits, and how you should alter your electricity usage.

We explore whether solar panels can produce electricity at night, and how you can make the most of your solar panels after sunset.

Here’s how much solar panels cost, the factors that influence this price, and what to do if the upfront cost is too high.

Discover which solar panel grants you're eligible for with our calculator, how much they can save you, and how you can access them.

Learn about the UK's temporary VAT reduction on solar panels, how long it lasts for, and any exceptions.

Learn about how solar panels affect property prices around the UK, and why they're so popular with homebuyers.

Here's how much you can save with solar panels, their average break-even point, and all the factors that affect these numbers.

When comparing solar panel quotes, here are the seven most important things to think about.

Here's how solar panel loans usually work, how they differ from paying for solar upfront, and what the main benefits are.

We run through exactly how Solar Together works, its key benefits and drawbacks, and some of its main successes and failures.

Here's how rent-a-roof schemes worked, what their main issues were, what caused their downfall – and the better alternatives.

It's temping to buy cheap, second-hand solar panels instead of getting a brand new system - but is it worth the risk?

Solar panel prices are set to increase. Here are the reasons why, including China’s dominance, and what this means for domestic solar costs.

Here's why solar panels save you money, how much they can cut your energy bills by, and what you can do to maximise your returns.

Learn about the ECO4 scheme, how it applies to solar panel installations, and find out if you're likely to be eligible.

Here's how green mortgages and home rewards work, how you can qualify, and all the best options currently on the market.

Understand the key benefits and drawbacks of a solar panel lease, what to watch out for, and how it differs from a roof lease

Here's how a solar panel installation works from start to finish, and what you should do before and after the installation.

Here's why the Microgeneration Certification Scheme is one of the best ways to guarantee your solar installation's quality.

Learn about the optimum set up for rooftop solar panels in the UK to ensure the highest output.

Here's how an installer will decide if your roof is suitable for solar panels, including assessing its direction, usable space, and loft.

We’ve thoroughly assessed thousands of solar panel installers with objective measures to find the best options for your home.

We run through what in-roof solar panels are, how they differ from normal panels, and whether you should get them.

Here are the current regulations surrounding solar panels on new builds, and whether we expect them to change any time soon.

Learn about the difficulties associated with installing solar panels on residential flat roofs, and whether there are any solutions.

If you're considering ground-mounted solar panels, it's worth knowing if they're suitable. We dig into the details here.

How does an installer fit solar panels on a slate roof? Here's why it’s a little more complicated but ultimately worth it.

We explore the difference in output between north-facing and south-facing solar panels, and discuss whether it's worth having a north-facing solar panel array in the UK.

Here's what Flexi-Orb is, how it differs from MCS, and the benefits of hiring an installer that's been certified by Flexi-Orb.

Thinking of installing solar panels on your own? Find out why a DIY solar installation isn't a smart idea in the long term.

Discover the typical impact of shade on solar panel output in the UK, and the five smart ways to mitigate it.

In this guide, we explain when dormer roofs are and aren’t compatible with solar panels, and what your options are if your dormer roof isn’t suitable.

Here's what the Smart Export Guarantee is, how it works, a deep dive into the data, and whether it’s worth it.

Here are the best export tariffs you can use to earn money from the excess solar electricity you send to the grid - and the best import tariffs to combine them with.

Here's how Intelligent Octopus Flux works with your solar installation, how much it can earn you, and when it’s the best choice for your home.

Discover the history of the UK's solar Feed-in Tariff between 2010 and 2019 – and learn about its replacement.

Here's how Intelligent Octopus Go works with your car and home, how much you can save, and whether you should sign up.

Here's how exporting solar energy to the grid works, how to sign up for an export tariff, and how much you can expect to earn.

Here's how Agile Octopus works, how it could benefit you, and whether it would be a good idea for your home.

Here's how to use a smart meter with solar panels, why doing so can earn you hundreds of pounds per year, and what you need to do to get a smart meter for free.

Here's how Octopus Flux works with your solar & battery system, how much you can earn, and whether it’s the best tariff for your home.

Here's how British Gas Electric Driver works, how much it can save different homes, and whether it’s worth it.

Here's how virtual power plants work, why we need them, which ones are available now, and whether you should join one.

Here's how E.ON Next Drive works, which homes are eligible, how much you can save, and whether it’s worth it.

Here are all the ins and outs of OVO’s export tariffs, including their rates, requirements, and which import rates they pair best with.

Here are all the top EV charging tariffs, how to sign up for them, and which tariffs are best for different households.

Here's how to work out whether you should move to an SEG tariff, what switching involves, and how much more you can earn.

Here's what an export MPAN is, how you can get one, who creates them, how long it takes – and why it matters.

This is how Cosy Octopus works with your heat pump, how much you can save, and whether it’s your best choice.

Here's how solar battery storage works, how to pick the best type for your home, how much it can save you, and whether it's worth it.

Here's why it’s important to get the right size solar battery, and how your installer will choose a size that suits your home.

A larger battery can save you more money, soften the blow of price rises, and future-proof your home – among other benefits.

Before you go solar, find out how long your battery will last. Here's the average lifespan, the reasons behind it, and how to extend it.

Understand the key limitations of battery storage without solar panels, and why it’s better to include solar.

Here's how much solar batteries cost, what affects the price, and whether they're worth the investment.

Here's how EPS for solar works, the different levels of electricity provision it offers, and whether EPS is worth it for your home.

Understand the five main varieties of storage battery in the UK and discover the best one for a solar panel installation.

Here's how a solar battery installation should go, from which locations are suitable to how you can control your battery.

Here are the Powerwall 3’s key features, why it's better than previous models, and whether it's worth its hefty price tag.

Find out how many solar panels you’ll need for your home, and the key factors you should consider.

Discover the typical electricity output of a solar panel system in the UK – per year, per day, and per hour – as well as what affects it.

Here's what a 5kW solar panel system is, how much it costs, and which devices it can power on an average day.

A larger solar panel system will boost your export profits, protect you against energy price rises, and future-proof your home.

In this guide, we’ll explain what a 3kW solar panel system is, how much it costs, and how many appliances it can power.

Learn about the different types of inverter, what they do, how much they cost, and which one is best for your household.

In this guide, we’ll explain what a 4kW solar panel system is, how much it costs, and how many devices it can power.

Here's what a 10kW solar panel system is, what it can usually run, and why you should consider a big system regardless of your usage.

Discover the typical power rating and physical dimensions of a residential solar panel, and the key things to consider.

Here's why solar panels need maintenance, how to take care of them, the most common problems, and how much it costs.

Here are all the reasons to bird-proof your solar panels, how much it costs, and whether it's worth it.

Understand the potential pitfalls that face solar panel owners and what the solution is to all of them

Find out how long solar panels usually last for, how quickly they degrade over time, and what you can do to maximise their lifespan.

Learn about the nuts & bolts of solar panel reycling, including how it happens and where it happens.

Here's our step-by-step guide about how to clean your solar panels, how often to do it, and what professional alternatives are available.

Learn about what solar panel warranties usually do and don't cover, how long they last, and whether they're comprehensive enough.

Learn about the extremely low likelihood of solar panel fires in the UK, what the main causes are, and the single best way you can minimise the risk.

Find out which solar installations need planning permission in the UK.

Find out whether there is any limit on the number of solar panels – or other solar gear – you can have installed at your home.

Here's how the G99 application works, why it exists, how long the process usually takes, and how to get one approved.

Here are the obstacles you may encounter while getting solar panels in a conservation area, and how best to navigate them.

Here are the building regulations for solar panels, how they differ from planning permission, and how to comply with them.

Find out what solar panel restrictions are in place for listed buildings, how you can make an application, and whether it's likely to get accepted.

Discover the six main types of solar panel, including thin-film, perovskite, and the best type for your home: monocrystalline.

Here's what bifacial panels are, how they work, whether they’re worth the cost, and how to take full advantage of them.

Find out about the main benefits and drawbacks of perovskite solar panels, and why they're not available yet.

Solar panels can heat a home in various ways. Here are their pros, their cons, and which methods are best for you.

Here's how a heat pump works with solar, how much it costs to buy and run, and which homes are most suitable.

Learn about the key differences between black solar panels and blue solar panels, including efficiency, lifespan, aesthetics and potential energy bill savings.

Discover how solar power diverters work and whether they're worth having.

Here's how solar works with EV charging, how many panels you need, and rough costs.

Discover how far solar panels have come in terms of power, efficiency and durability - and what the future holds.

Solar roof tiles are an exciting new technology, but are they worth the significant expense? We weigh up the pros and cons.

We explore the nine most exciting developments in the solar industry in 2025, from indoor solar panels to 'two-for-one' fission.

'See-through' solar panels are an exciting new development in the world of solar, but are they all they're cracked up to be?

Thin-film solar panels are lightweight and flexible, but are they a sensible choice? We explore the pros and cons.

Here's how optimisers work, their pros and cons, and which households should seriously consider getting them.

Here's how microinverters work, their advantages and disadvantages, and whether they’re worth it for your home.

Choosing between solar thermal panels and solar photovoltaic panels? Find out which is better when it comes to key factors like costs, savings, and government funding.

Here are the most efficient solar panels on the market, with all the analysis you need to pick the best model for your home.

Here are the most powerful solar panels currently available, with all the analysis you need to pick the best model for your home.

Here are what monocrystalline solar panels are, how they’re made, and why they're better than other panel types.

Here's what polycrystalline solar panels are, how they’re made, and why they’ve fallen out of favour.

Here's how many homes have solar panels in the UK, which areas have the most, and how the UK compares with Europe.

Check out the latest Met Office data and discover the UK's top 11 sunniest spots - places that are perfect for solar panels.

Here are the best installers in Hampshire based on our research, alongside the best available grants and typical costs.

Here's how much you can save by getting solar panels in Essex, as well as costs, grants, and how well solar works in Essex weather.

Here are the best installers in Cornwall based on our research, alongside the best available grants and typical costs.

Here are the best installers in Bristol based on our research, alongside the best available grants and typical costs.

Here are the best installers in Dorset based on our research, alongside the best available grants and typical costs.

Here are the best installers in Sussex based on our research, as well as the best available grants and typical costs.

Here are the best installers in Kent based on our research, alongside the best available grants and typical costs.

Here are the best installers in Devon based on our research, as well as the best available grants and typical costs.

Thinking of going solar in Wales? Here's how much it costs, the best installers, any available grants, and whether it's actually worthwhile.

Here are the best installers in Norfolk based on our research, alongside the best available grants and typical costs.

Here are the best solar installers in London based on our research, alongside the best available grants and typical costs.

Solar energy is now the cheapest source of electricity in history, thanks to costs falling a whopping 70% in the last 10 years.

Here are all the pros and cons of solar panels, plus how to make the most of your system while avoiding the biggest pitfalls.

Here’s the state of the solar industry, through all the most important solar energy statistics for the UK and the world.

Discover which companies produce the highest number of solar panels around the world.

Our rundown of the countries around the world using the most solar energy, from Mexico to China.

Solar farms have exploded in popularity in recent years to meet an increasing demand for electricity. Here are the biggest.

Here's how the UK's rapid electrification will happen, why it’s necessary, and what it means for households across the country.

Check out the biggest solar farms around the world, from Egypt and the UAE to India and China.

Solar panel production is heavily concentrated in a small group of countries, particularly in Asia. We dive into the details.

Here's the carbon footprint of solar panels, what contributes to it, why it's set to keep shrinking, and how long it takes for a panel to offset its emissions.

Discover the key materials that make up modern monocrystalline solar panels, what role each material plays, and where these materials usually come from.