Solar Landlord Warning

Posted on July 18, 2025 by George Penny

Landlords: Claim £44k Solar & EV Reliefs — Or Miss Out & Risk £6,800 Fines With analysis by Zoopla suggesting solar panels can add up to £16,368 to the average value of a home, on top of data showing 71% of UK renters currently consider a high EPC rating an important factor when choosing where […]

Best UK Cities to Go Solar

Posted on by George Penny

Sunshine and Savings: The Best UK Cities to Go Solar in 2025, Ranked by Payback Time Solar power is on the rise across the UK, and it’s easy to see why. The country recently experienced its sunniest spring on record, leading to a 42% surge in solar power generation. With forecasts suggesting that warmer, sunnier […]

Electric Vehicles: Tips for driving an EV in France this summer

Posted on July 15, 2025 by George Penny

Driving electric in France this summer? These 6 common mistakes could cost you up to £981 in fines and fees. Over 1.75m British drivers are expected to drive to France between July and September via Dover, Le Shuttle and other routes. Based on current EV ownership (4.5% of UK cars), 78,750 of these travellers are […]

Solar Panels: What UK homeowners need to know

Posted on by George Penny

Demand for solar energy is soaring across the UK, with a record-breaking 57,000 households installing solar panels in the first quarter of 2025 – over 21,000 of those in March alone. Following the UK’s sunniest spring on record, solar power generation surged by 42%. Combined with falling panel costs and rising energy bills, it’s clear […]