Islanders can now find out if their rooftops may be suitable for solar panels thanks to a new interactive map launched by the Government of Jersey.
The map lets people check if their homes could work for solar energy, giving them a starting point before making any big decisions.
The map uses advanced 3D modelling to simulate the Sun's movement throughout the year.
Areas with high exposure are more suitable for panels, while shaded spots may not be ideal. However, officials stress that the map is only a guide and does not replace professional assessments.
Some properties are excluded, including listed buildings that are unlikely to get planning permission and structures like polytunnels and glasshouses, which cannot support panels.
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The company in North Yorkshire has gone off-grid for water, waste and power to cut its emissions.
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
The steam is generated as a by-product of nearby electricity-generating turbines.
But as one project suffers a blow, a separate plan for another solar farm hits a major milestone.
It is 70 years since work started on the Chapelcross site which now hopes to become a green energy hub.
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