John Rooney
Founder & Solar Energy Editor at Solar Info
About
John Rooney is the founder of Solar Info and has been covering the UK solar energy market since 2023. He created Solar Info to give UK homeowners an independent, data-driven resource for navigating solar panel installations, MCS grants, and equipment choices.
John fact-checks all content against official MCS data and maintains relationships with MCS-certified installers across the UK. He reviews grant amounts, export tariff rates, and equipment specifications quarterly to ensure accuracy.
Before founding Solar Info, John worked in technology and saw first-hand how difficult it was for UK homeowners to find reliable, independent information about solar energy. Every guide on this site is written to help people make informed decisions — not to sell products.
Expertise
Editorial Approach
- 1.All claims are sourced from official bodies (MCS, HMRC, Ofgem, PVGIS) and linked to primary documents.
- 2.Cost figures are based on real installer quotes, not manufacturer claims. Ranges are given rather than single numbers.
- 3.Sponsored listings are always labelled and never influence editorial content, calculator data, or equipment comparisons.
- 4.Content is reviewed quarterly and updated immediately when material changes occur (e.g. Budget announcements, grant changes).
Read the full editorial policy
Recent Blog Posts
Plug-In Solar Panels UK: Everything You Need to Know
2026-03-21 · 10 min read
UK Solar Grants and Energy Bills in 2026: What's Changed
2026-03-21 · 9 min read
Solar Panels on an East-West Roof: Is It Worth It in the UK?
2026-02-17 · 8 min read
Solar Panels UK 2026: The Complete Homeowner's Guide
2026-02-15 · 12 min read
Guides by John Rooney
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