The grid connection reform could also unlock 7.6GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by 2030. Image: NextEnergy Capital. UK energy regulator Ofgem has approved plans to remove so-called ...

Energy regulator Ofgem unveils plans to reform decade-long grid connection queues in Great Britain, but solar trade association Solar Energy UK warns an element of the proposal could result in ...

A solar project in the UK. Image: Wikicommons, ANeely2020. Recent auction success for PV in the UK and Ireland will deliver a growing industry; however, this will not be without its challenges. A ...

National Grid, the UK’s power systems operator, is accelerating the connection of up to 20 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy projects to its electricity transmission and distribution networks in England ...

UK-based network monitoring company VisNet, part of EA Technology Group, has launched an enhancement to its connection platform aimed at accelerating medium-voltage asset approvals. The tool enables ...

If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid. Going solar doesn't mean going off the grid -- unless ...

How much do solar panels cost? UK 2026 prices guide - Solar panels typically cost £6,500 to £9,000 for a three-bedroom home in 2026, but the final price depends on system size, roof type, batteries an ...

If rising energy bills have left you frustrated, you're far from alone. Many UK households are now considering alternatives to the grid, and a solar panels setup has become a top option. As ...

The cost of solar panels has fallen in recent years, but a rooftop system is still a major upfront investment, which leaves many homeowners asking themselves, ‘Are solar panels worth it?’ For many ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Solar panels can cost thousands of pounds to install, so it's no surprise that many households search for solar panel grants before comparing quotes. The short answer is that there is no single ...