Thermal or Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels
Of the two different types of solar panel on the market, thermal (for hot water) and photovoltaic or PV (for electricity) how can a householder choose which is best? Currently …
Impact of solar panels on house values
How do solar panels affect the value of your house? An assumption made by some is that they might reduce the price of a property due to their appearance. This …
Myths about solar panels
Some of the most commonly held misconceptions about solar energy are that solar panels are too expensive, do not work in cloudy weather and that they are unreliable. However, it …
How can tenants get solar panels?
What can you do if you are a tenant in a house and would like to have solar panels fitted? You will of course have to do this through your …
Solar panels and planning permission in the UK
Does the fitting of solar panels require planning permission? While the majority of domestic solar panels do not require permission, there are some exceptions which are dictated by government rules. …
How toxic are solar panels?
Concerns have been expressed recently about pollution from solar panels both during the manufacturing process and when they reach the end of their usable lives. The manufacture of panels frequently …
Solar panels and shading from trees
When trees cause solar panels to be shaded this can bring up issues such as the rights of the respective owners and the environmental sacrifice of removing or pruning the …