40 h. ago The paint colour experts say will add value to your house and make it feel bigger (and it's not white)

UK-based painting and decorating expert Pat Gilham has revealed the colours, techniques, and optical illusions that can help make an home look bigger.

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2 d. ago Solar panel battery storage: What are solar batteries and how do they work at home?

Solar batteries let you store excess solar energy to use later. Here’s what they cost, how they work and when they’re worth it

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4 d. ago Neighbour saving locals hundreds on bills by helping with home energy upgrades

Scott Watson, a former RAF military analyst, is helping householders on the island of Cumbrae insulate their homes and install solar panels.

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5 d. ago Australians to get at least three hours a day of free solar power

Labor announces ‘solar sharer’ program for households in NSW, south-east Queensland and South AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian households in three states will be promised access to at least three hours a day of free solar power, regardless of whether they have rooftop panels, the federal government has announced.The “solar sharer” offer will be available to homes with smart meters – which is the majority of homes – in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia from July next year, with other areas to potentially follow in 2027. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Series of solar panel rooftop fires put Miliband's green energy plans under scrutiny

Blazes involving the renewable energy devices and their batteries rose faster than the rate of installations in 2024, soaring by 60 per cent over the last two years.

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8 d. ago Flexible solar panels explained: how they work and what they cost

Flexible solar panels are thinner, lighter and more versatile than standard ones, making them ideal for curved roofs, campervans and boats

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8 d. ago Millionaire couple embroiled in bitter row with neighbours over plans to demolish luxury harbourside home and build a bigger one

Neighbours fear the Yeomans are being greedy and want to sell the property off as flats, and have called the plans 'bulky and oppressive'.

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9 d. ago Solar panel efficiency explained: how much power do panels really produce?

Solar panel efficiency determines how much sunlight your panels can turn into electricity and how much you’ll save on bills

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1 week ago Are solar panels worth it in the UK? An expert guide on how they work for your home

We explain how solar panels work, who they’re right for, how much you could save and the grants that may help you get started

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1 week ago Households urged to add one thing to washing machine this winter to prevent damp

Experts have shared a handy tip that will help speed up drying your laundry this winter.

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2 w. ago Clothes will dry quickly in a tumble dryer if you add 1 common household item to load

A laundry expert has shared a simple hack that will help you dry your clothes quicker - and you'll only need one household item that everyone owns to do it.

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2 w. ago Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar

Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system

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2 w. ago More NHS sites to get funding for solar panels under Government scheme

An extra 70 sites, from hospitals to mental health facilities, will be able yo install the clean tech to save on bills.

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2 w. ago Solar panel battery storage: What is it and how does it work at home?

Solar batteries let you store excess solar energy to use later. Here’s what they cost, how they work and when they’re worth it

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2 w. ago Clydesdale community hub gets cash from Renewable Energy Fund

Hope Hub SCIO (HHS) has been given almost £60,000 to put in solar panels and batteries which will help it reduce running costs, carbon emissions and make the facilities more sustainable.

Economics

3 w. ago Do solar panels add value to a house and help sell the property?

Solar panels don’t just cut your energy bills; they can also boost your home’s resale appeal. Here’s how much value solar panels can add to your property and what factors make the biggest difference.

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3 w. ago Hundreds evacuated from Ikea Wembley as solar panels catch fire

Around 100 solar panels on the roof of the store in north London were on fire

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3 w. ago We spent thousands on our dream home with a fantastic view that was like something out of a Constable painting soon it will be carpeted by thousands of solar panels surrounded by security fencing

When the Fosters looked around a rural North Yorkshire farmhouse, with a view to purchasing it from the aristocratic Ropner family, what first struck them was the view from the bedroom window.

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3 w. ago Want to sell your home before Christmas? Here's the date you need to list it for sale

Homes in London are currently taking 65 days on average to sell

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3 w. ago Elderly woman in NYC is killed by a solar panel that flew off a building in storms and hit her in the head

The city received at least 264 reports of downed trees during the nor’easter

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