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- UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August 23 July 2026Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran warBritish households will be able to buy plug-in solar panels later this summer after the government changed the law so the UK’s biggest retailers could bring them to market for the first time.People across the country […]Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
- Miliband has been relentlessly attacked for net zero; what will happen now? 21 July 2026Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against decarbonisation target as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government, speaking some months ago, “they wheel out Ed Miliband to talk about rooftop solar.”It might not have been literally true, but […]Fiona Harvey Environment editor
- On a Colorado farm, solar panels bring shade for plants, power – and cash: in pictures 20 July 2026More than 3,000 solar panels power Jack’s Solar Garden, cool the land and help it turn a profitThe Guardian receives support for visual climate coverage from the Outrider Foundation. The Guardian’s coverage is editorially independent Continue reading...Patrick Sisson with photographs by Thalia Juarez
- Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy 19 July 2026From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challengeIn the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project, stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes […]Jillian Ambrose
- Millions of flat-dwelling Australians are missing out on rooftop solar. Can new incentives bridge the installation gap? 18 July 2026Apartment living can be a barrier to solar and battery adoption. Here’s how to navigate the hurdles and practicalitiesChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comAustralia is a world leader in household […]Petra Stock