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When it comes to solar panels there are a lot of considerations, from how to purchase and install them to how much money they can save on your energy bills. To get the best advice and information be sure to read our expert guides on solar panels and grants.

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<p>A number of factors, from location to the size of your roof and number of panels in your array, will affect the return on your investment in solar panels.</p>

The truth about whether UK solar panels are worth it

<p>How much you get for exporting the energy you don’t use will also affect the rate of return</p>

How much do solar panels cost? UK 2026 prices guide

<p>Get a free solar panel quote from trusted UK installers in your area</p>

Compare solar panel quotes from trusted UK installers

<p>Octopus is one of the best options for those who want a one-stop shop for fitting, generating and selling electricity</p>

I researched Octopus’ solar panels – are they worth it?

<p>Solar panels keep producing energy when the temperatures drop, but their output will naturally decline</p>

Do solar panels work in winter and on cloudy days?

<p>Do solar panels increase the value of your home or property? Find out how to calculate the ROI of solar panels.</p>

Do solar panels add value to my house?

<p>Solar panels typically last more than 30 years, provided they are properly maintained</p>

This is how long solar panels really last on a typical home

<p>The microrobot features integrated sensors and a computer</p>

Scientists create world’s smallest robot that can dance and think

<p>At the last election Labour promised to cut energy bills by £300 during the course of this parliament</p>

Ed Miliband to invest in solar power to create ‘zero bill’ homes

<p>Energy Secretary Ed Miliband </p>

Ed Miliband set to invest £13bn in solar energy

<p>Solar panels keep producing energy when the temperatures drop, but their output will naturally decline</p>

Do solar panels work in winter and on cloudy days?

<p>Quality mesh bird-proofing systems can last up to 10 years</p>

Should I bird-proof solar panels on my roof? UK costs and benefits

<p>Perovskite has been hailed as a ‘miracle material’ for its potential to transform various industries, including renewable energy and solar panel efficiency</p>

Solar panel efficiency explained

<p>Calculating what you could save by installing solar panels (iChoosr/PA))</p>

How much can solar panels save on my energy bills?

<p>What is the ECO4 scheme and are you eligible? Find out if the grant applies to your home.</p>

ECO4 scheme: How to apply for free UK solar panels

<p>Learn how to clean solar panels safely and effectively to maximise their performance over the longer term. </p>

How to clean and maintain your solar panels

<p>A woman in New York City was killed when strong nor’easter winds blew a solar panel off of its housing. The panel flew for 20 feet before striking her in the head.</p>

NYC woman is killed by a solar panel blown around by nor’easter

How plug-in solar panels could help Britons save 30% on energy bills

<p>Plug in solar panels on an apartment balcony in Germany </p>

This gadget could slash your energy bills by almost a third

<p>A new solar cell developed in Taiwan can harvest energy from indoor lights like fluorescent bulbs</p>

Indoor solar panel generates electricity from fluorescent lightbulbs

<p>Sheep are more nimble and smaller than lawnmowers</p>

Why sheep have become the heroes of the booming US solar industry

<p>(Alamy/PA)</p>

Plea to make key solar panel change to lower energy bills

<p>Is it possible to run your EV and your home using only solar energy? Pictured: The Jaguar I-Pace charging</p>

Electric Vehicles

The future of home electric car charging

<p>A London skyline view in the background with terraced housing in the foreground
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Why painting London’s roofs could save lives

<p>Members of Indigenous communities in Peru use drones to monitor and fight fires threatening the rainforest through a partnership between climate charity Cool Earth and a native organization </p>

Rainforest labs: How tech helps Indigenous peoples fight deforestation

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