Solar

Businesses, politicians, building experts, energy firms and more offer their verdict on the government finalising long-awaited clean energy and efficiency standards for new UK homes

Clean energy industry generates more than 145,000 roles for the first time, as oil and gas job numbers fall once again

Strengthened building standards, approval for 'plug-in solar' panels, and new offer of cheaper power on windy days to all feature in package of measures to bolster UK energy security

Oxford Economics analysis reiterates how clean energy investment delivers economic and security benefits that extend far beyond reduced climate impacts

Almost 4GW of new solar added globally for every 1GW of wind, as think tank Ember declares renewables on track to become the 'backbone' of global electricity system

A new report from Common Wealth explores how the government might deliver reforms that tackle windfall renewables profits and curtail fossil gas’ ability to set power prices

As attacks on fossil fuel infrastructure continue to drive up il and gas spikes, a snap poll finds voters favour generating more energy through renewables over trying to ramp up domestic gas production

Good Energy buys Scottish solar panel business, as it continues to expand its clean tech installation services nationwide

Updated building regulations effectively mandate solar installations for new domestic and commercial buildings in Wales from early 2027

Vast majority of people back rules requiring solar panels on all new homes, but barely one-in-10 Brits have heard of imminent Future Homes Standard, new poll finds