Roland Ellison

Roland Ellison is a London-based journalist and content producer who joined The Eco Experts as Editor in November 2023. He is passionate about solar power, reducing plastic waste, and technology that can help humanity overcome some of its greatest challenges.

Having started his editorial career in business-to-business print journalism in the construction sector, Roland has gone on to lead teams in the production of digital and video content at The Daily Mirror, BBC Global News, and at Storyful (part of News Corp).

As a journalist, he has written extensively about science, engineering, sustainability, personal finance, travel, sport, music, and entertainment for consumer audiences around the world.

With a BA in History from the University of Leeds, Roland lives with his wife, two children, and two cats in South London. He is a keen cyclist, music and film fanatic who enjoys playing and watching sport - particularly his local team, Crystal Palace FC.

SNP demands £28bn a year to hit net zero Scotland needs more power if it is going to hit its net zero targets and Westminster should provide more financial support, the SNP said.
Maximilian Schwerdtfeger 28 June 2024
Conservatives aim for energy independence ahead of election Rishi Sunak has made energy independence a key election goal ahead of the vote on July 4th, claiming it will create 1000s of jobs
Maximilian Schwerdtfeger 27 June 2024
Lib Dems vow to end fuel poverty and lead solar revolution Renewable energy will take centre stage of the Lib Dems environmental strategy should they win the election on July 4th
Maximilian Schwerdtfeger 12 June 2024
Electric car charger installation costs in the UK Buying a charger can save you hundreds of pounds per year compared to public chargers – and they cost as little as £800.
Josh Jackman 12 June 2024
What Reform UK’s draft manifesto says about Net Zero, energy and the environment With July's General Election looming, we look at Reform UK's energy, environmental and Net Zero commitments in its 'working draft' manifesto.
Roland Ellison 6 June 2024
Ripple Energy to launch UK’s largest consumer-owned wind farm Ripple Energy is set to launch its second major renewable energy project with the Kirk Hill project in Scotland.
Maximilian Schwerdtfeger 29 May 2024
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Louise Frohlich 21 May 2024
Solar panel subsidies and government grants in Ireland Find out about the grants you can get to install solar panels for your home through the Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
Christopher McFadden 22 April 2024
Here’s how much solar panels really cost in the UK
Tamara Birch 19 April 2024