Outgoing Octopus is an export tariff from Octopus Energy that pays eligible solar panel owners for electricity exported to the grid. It’s usually most relevant for homes with solar panels that export a meaningful share of their generation. In April 2026, the National Energy System Operator recorded solar output passing 15 GW on Britain’s electricity … Read more
Most homeowners on the old Feed-in Tariff should be cautious about switching because FiT generation payments can be valuable and may not be easily replaced. SEG can be useful for export payments, but comparing Feed-in Tariff vs SEG can help you make the right choice based on the terms, export assumptions, smart meter setup and … Read more
Solar export tariffs pay you for any excess electricity your solar panels send back to the grid. Most UK export tariffs sit under the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), but rates, eligibility rules and payment structures vary significantly by supplier. The timing has never been better to get this right. Government data shows that March 2026 … Read more
An export MPAN is a unique electricity supply number used to record electricity exported from your solar panels to the grid. You usually need one before your supplier can pay you for exported solar electricity. Solar panels are one of the cheapest power sources available, and they’re at the heart of making the UK a … Read more
The UK sits roughly between 50° and 60° north latitude, which means the sun stays in the southern part of the sky and sits lower in winter than in summer. That is why solar panel direction and tilt angle matter. But it is also why the “perfect” solar panel angle is not worth obsessing over … Read more
It’s no secret that solar panels require sunlight to hit them in order to generate power i.e. electricity for your home, so knowing how much sunshine hours your area receives is an important consideration. It’s worth noting that no matter where you live in the UK, you can benefit from installing a solar panel array … Read more
The Tesla Powerwall is a rechargeable home battery that stores electricity from your solar panels, the grid, or both. It can help you use more of your own solar power, charge from cheaper off-peak electricity tariffs, reduce reliance on the grid, and provide backup power during outages when installed with the right backup equipment. Tesla … Read more
Heatable is one of the UK’s best-known online-first home energy installers, offering solar panels, battery storage and other energy-saving upgrades through a fixed-price digital quote process. The company has built a strong reputation for convenience, fast quoting and customer service. On Trustpilot, Heatable currently has more than 14,000 reviews and a 4.8/5 TrustScore, with the … Read more
Electricity used to be one of those business costs you could budget for without thinking too hard about it. Not anymore. For many UK businesses, energy has become a serious boardroom issue. Bills are higher than they used to be, prices can swing without much warning, and more customers, suppliers and investors are asking awkward … Read more
Plug-in solar panels are being talked about as the next big thing for UK households, especially renters, flat owners and people without suitable roofs. The idea is simple: instead of installing a full rooftop solar system, you use a small solar panel kit that can sit on a balcony, patio, shed, garden frame or wall. … Read more