With energy bills going through the roof, millions of UK households are wondering how they’ll cope with the mounting cost of living crisis. On April 1st, Ofgem raised its energy price cap by £693 to £1,971 a year.
The increase comes after months of spiralling wholesale gas prices, which have forced scores of smaller UK energy suppliers out of business. As a result of these rocketing energy costs, a lot of people have been exploring alternative energy sources.
Many people are wondering whether it's a good idea to install solar panels on their home. But how exactly do solar panels work, how much do they cost - and can they really save you money?