Searches for solar panels soar during heatwave

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Research from The Eco Experts and Google Trends data suggest UK residents are looking to capitalise on the recent sunny weather amid fears of energy price increases

UK-based searches for solar panels hit their highest ever level last week as daily temperatures again reached 30 degrees, according to data analysis from clean tech comparison site The Eco Experts...

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