Our strategy and proposed programme of work
Consulting on our proposed programme of work for the year ahead . Each year, Ofgem consults on a proposed programme of work, to deliver our strategic priorities. For the period April 2025 …
UK Government issues new planning rules to boost solar energy …
The UK Government has implemented changes to permitted development rights rules, enabling more homeowners and businesses to install solar panels on their roofs without …
Our strategy and proposed programme of work
Consulting on our proposed programme of work for the year ahead . Each year, Ofgem …
Solar PV to be part of ''default package'' for new homes
The trade association Solar Energy UK, welcomed the prospect of solar PV becoming part a "default package to meet forthcoming rules on the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in England." "In all, the plans …
New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash energy bills
Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean more homeowners and businesses will be able to install solar panels on their roofs without going through the …
How do solar panels work? | 5 key steps explained
When and where do solar panels work best? Solar panels work best during the summer. This is because the days are longer, the sun is higher in the sky, and skies are …
How Solar Cells Work
The solar panels that you see on power stations and satellites are also called photovoltaic (PV) panels, or photovoltaic cells, which as the name implies (photo meaning …
Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity
3 · Working people will benefit from a new era of clean electricity, as the government today unveils the most ambitious reforms to the country''s energy system in a generation, to make …
UK targets 45 GW solar, 22 GW BESS in Clean Power 2030 plan
3 · The UK government has committed to around 30 GW more solar capacity in Great …
New planning rules to boost solar rollout and slash …
Changes to permitted development rights rules will mean more homeowners and businesses will be able to install solar panels on their roofs without going through the planning system.
UK targets 45 GW solar, 22 GW BESS in Clean Power 2030 plan
3 · The UK government has committed to around 30 GW more solar capacity in Great Britain''s generation mix by 2030, as part of its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan unveiled on Dec. …
How Solar Farms Work: Explaining Photovoltaic Power Stations
How do sprawling fields packed full of thousands of photovoltaic solar panels actually produce clean power, moreover how solar farms work? These solar energy farms …
How does solar energy work?
How the Sun''s energy gets to us How solar cells and solar panels work What energy solar cells and panels use What the advantage and disadvantages of solar energy are This resource is suitable for ...
Solar PV to be part of ''default package'' for new homes
The trade association Solar Energy UK, welcomed the prospect of solar PV becoming part a "default package to meet forthcoming rules on the energy efficiency of homes …
Solar panels set to be standard on new homes and buildings
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are expected to be part of a default package to meet forthcoming rules on the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in England, according …
All you need to know about the Sunshine Bill
You can also learn more about the vast potential of rooftop solar and share the importance of …
Heat pumps and solar panels could be mandatory in …
The first option - referred to as "option 1" - would see all new homes requiring an air source heat pump, dMEV (decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation), a wastewater heat recovery system and high-efficiency …
UK Government issues new planning rules to boost …
The UK Government has implemented changes to permitted development rights rules, enabling more homeowners and businesses to install solar panels on their roofs without going through t...
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill
A Bill to require the installation of solar photovoltaic generation equipment on new homes; to set minimum standards for compliance with that requirement; and for …
Explainer: what is photovoltaic solar energy?
How it works. Solar photovoltaic is an elegant technology which produces electricity from sunlight without moving parts. In a photovoltaic cell, sunlight detaches electrons from their host silicon ...
Operation and physics of photovoltaic solar cells: …
In order to increase the worldwide installed PV capacity, solar photovoltaic systems must become more efficient, reliable, cost-competitive and responsive to the current demands of the market.
Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics
What is photovoltaic (PV) technology and how does it work? PV materials and devices convert sunlight into electrical energy. A single PV device is known as a cell. An individual PV cell is …
Solar panels set to be standard on new homes and …
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are expected to be part of a default package to meet forthcoming rules on the energy efficiency of homes and buildings in England, according to Government plans.
7 New Solar Panel Technologies Shaping the Future of Energy
The University of California, Berkeley, also has a dedicated solar energy research group, and its work has led to new solar cell technologies with higher efficiency. Also, …
Government sets out plan for new era of clean electricity
3 · Working people will benefit from a new era of clean electricity, as the government …
How Photovoltaic Cells Work: A Detailed Exploration of Solar …
The Fundamentals of Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Technology. Solar energy is growing fast, thanks to solar cell technology. Fenice Energy is at the forefront, using new …
How Solar Panels Work
As the world continues to move towards using more renewable energy sources, solar panels are becoming increasingly popular with homes and businesses across Ireland. Solar panels …
All you need to know about the Sunshine Bill
You can also learn more about the vast potential of rooftop solar and share the importance of this bill with friends and family. According to our research, 60% of the UK''s current solar energy …
Heat pumps and solar panels could be mandatory in new homes …
The first option - referred to as "option 1" - would see all new homes requiring an air source heat pump, dMEV (decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation), a wastewater …