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Solar


Bring a little sunshine into your home with a solar photovoltaic system or solar hot-water system.

Solar power is better for the environment and will save you money on your power bill, but how long will it take to recover the cost of set-up? We help you crunch the numbers.

Meet the energy saving team

Buying guides

Solar hot water system buying guide Cheap to run but not so cheap to buy - which system is for you?
Solar panels buying guide What do you need to know before you install solar panels?

Articles

The energy saving team

We consult with the most knowledgeable people in the solar industry, government and expert researchers to guide you through the complicated tech stuff and help with the tricky sums so you can choose the best system for your home and budget.

Investigative journalist

Beauty and personal care, Conditions, Pregnancy and contraception, Online shopping, Everyday shopping, Shopping for services, Packaging, labelling and advertising, Consumer rights and advice, General travel, Energy saving

Michael Hohl

Director - Product content & testing

Alan Dooley

Team leader - Household

Kitchen, Laundry and cleaning, Heating, Cooling, Bedroom, Baby furniture, Children and safety, Baby transport, Energy saving, Painting, Tools, Pest control, Safety and security, Cars, Bikes, Gardening, Pools, Camping, Outdoor entertaining

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Save money and help the planet by reducing your carbon footprint.

Light bulbs

Which light bulb will last the longest and which is cheapest to run?

Standby energy savers

Can you give your wallet and the planet a boost with standby energy savers?