‘What I’ve learnt from my first year of having solar panels’

It’s been a year since my partner and I had solar panels installed for free on the roof of our home.In that time, I’ve learned a few unexpected things about the energy-saving tech, both good and bad.The panels were installed at the start of October 2025 after our local council got in touch to tell us we were eligible through the Warm Homes: Local Grant.Through the scheme, qualifying households can get carbon-reducing upgrades made to their home including insulation, heat pumps and so