Which energy companies are green?

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy have come top in the latest Which? annual rankings of energy firm green credentials, while E and Outfox the Market finished bottom The top three earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks for buying and selling renewable power and their greenhouse gas emissions.

Should you store solar energy and use it yourself?

The price you're paid for each unit of energy you export to the grid is usually much lower than the price you pay your supplier for electricity. So, economically, it makes more sense to store the solar energy and use it yourself – with E.on saying a household with a battery could use 30% more of the electricity they generate themselves.

Does Good Energy offer a solar export tariff?

Unlike other firms that scored top points, it does not yet offer a solar export tariff. Good Energy also scored 85 per cent on the consumer champion’s list of sustainable providers for 2024. It buys enough electricity from renewable generators to cover all its customers’ usage, matching over 90 per cent of it on a half-hourly basis.

Are photovoltaic solar panels safe?

The risks associated with the use of renewables are often overlooked and this poses serious problems for insurers. However, we are keen to support our customers and to provide guidance on how photovoltaic solar panel systems can be installed and used safely.

What are the best solar panel brands?

Find out what owners think of JA Solar, Jinko Solar, Longi, Solaredge and Trina Solar solar pv panels to find the best solar panel brand for you.

Are solar panels a good investment?

Panels and cables offer a relatively easy, and high value target for thieves, and in 2019, £900,000 worth of solar panels were stolen from sites in Wales 2, resulting in serious financial losses for the companies operating them. 4.