A solar reading list
Resources
Explore our expert solar guides, insightful blog posts and extra solar resources, because we believe knowledge is power.
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Our guides
Start with our own guides.
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Warm Home Grant vs Solar: What Homeowners Need to Know Before Choosing
Warm home grant or a privately designed solar system? What grant-funded installs include, where their limits lie, and which route suits your home.
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Your Energy Bill Just Got More Expensive. Here's How to Reduce It.
Energy bills keep rising with the price cap. Why your bill follows global gas prices, and how solar panels and battery storage reduce what you buy.
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What Do Oil Prices Have to Do With Solar? More Than You Think
UK electricity prices follow global gas and oil markets. Why that pushes your bill up, and how generating your own power with solar reduces your exposure.
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What Is Solar PV?
A beginner-friendly introduction to solar power and how PV (photovoltaic) technology works.
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How Do Solar Panels Work? A Simple Breakdown
A clear overview of how solar panels generate electricity and the key system components.
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FAQs
Find answers to all your solar energy questions on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Further reading
Independent sources we trust.
Government, regulators, consumer bodies and the industry’s own associations: the places to check what you read about solar, here or anywhere else.
General Solar PV and Green Energy Information
- Energy Saving Trust
Expert advice on solar panels, energy efficiency, and renewable energy solutions.
- Energy UK
Industry insights and information on renewable energy policies.
- Solar Energy UK
Trade association providing resources on solar energy in the UK.
- Which? Solar Panels Guide
Consumer advice on solar panels, costs, and installation.
Energy Saving Tips and Green Living
- MoneySavingExpert
Tips on saving money through energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Centre for Sustainable Energy
Advice on energy-saving measures and renewable energy.
- Simple Energy Advice
Government-backed advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Carbon Trust
Resources on energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.
Solar PV Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Solar Power Portal
News and guides on solar PV systems and maintenance.
Types of Solar Systems and Applications
- Solar Electricity Handbook
Detailed information on different types of solar PV systems.
Installations and Regulations
- Planning Portal (UK Government)
Information on planning permissions for solar installations.
- MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)
Certification and standards for solar PV installations.
- Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets)
Regulations and incentives for renewable energy installations.
- Building Regulations (UK Government)
Guidelines for complying with building regulations for solar installations.
Solar Costs and Financials
- Feed-in Tariffs (Ofgem)
Information on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (closed but useful for historical context).
- Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
Government information on the SEG scheme.
Solar Panels and Batteries
- Solar Battery Storage Guide
Information on solar batteries and storage solutions.
- Battery Storage for Solar Panels (Energy Saving Trust)
Advice on integrating battery storage with solar panels.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Solar Panel Problems (Which?)
Troubleshooting common solar panel issues.
Careers in Solar
- Join the thriving UK Solar energy industry
Careers booklet on how to work in a growing industry.
- Look for jobs in the renewable energy industry
Job searching site
- Find the perfect solar job
Job searching site
Next steps
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