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
DNO Application for Solar Panels UK: G98 vs G99 Explained (2026)
2026-04-12 · 9 min read
Solar Battery Cost UK 2026: Full Price Guide by System Size
2026-04-12 · 10 min read
Best Octopus Energy Tariffs for Solar Panel Owners (2026)
2026-04-12 · 9 min read
Solar Panels on Rental Properties: UK Landlord & Tenant Guide (2026)
2026-04-07 · 11 min read
Feed-in Tariff vs Smart Export Guarantee: What Changed & Why Solar Still Pays
2026-04-07 · 10 min read
Solar Panel Finance Options UK 2026: Loans, 0% Deals & What to Avoid
2026-04-07 · 10 min read
Solar Installer Marketing Guide UK 2026: How to Get More Customers
2026-04-06 · 12 min read
Solar Panel Cost UK 2026: Complete Price Guide
2026-04-05 · 12 min read
Best Solar Panels UK 2026: Top Brands Compared
2026-04-05 · 11 min read
Do Solar Panels Increase House Value? UK Data & Stats
2026-04-05 · 8 min read
Do Solar Panels Work in Winter? UK Performance Data
2026-04-05 · 9 min read
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need? UK Calculator Guide
2026-04-05 · 10 min read
Solar Panels on a North-Facing Roof: Worth It in the UK?
2026-04-04 · 10 min read
Can You Get Free Solar Panels in the UK? (2026 Truth)
2026-04-04 · 11 min read
Best Solar Inverters UK 2026: Complete Comparison Guide
2026-04-04 · 11 min read
Solar Panels Pros and Cons UK: The Honest 2026 Guide
2026-04-04 · 10 min read
Solar Battery Storage UK 2026: Costs, Brands & Is It Worth It?
2026-04-04 · 12 min read
Smart Export Guarantee Rates 2026: Compare All UK Tariffs
2026-04-04 · 10 min read
Solar Panels Planning Permission UK: Do You Need It? (2026 Rules)
2026-04-04 · 11 min read
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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