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
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
Solar panels are no longer a futuristic luxury – they’ve become one of the most popular home upgrades in the UK. But with so many different quotes, grants, and options floating around, the obvious question remains: how much do solar panels actually cost in 2026, and what will you really get for your money? The … Read more
A G98 application ensures you can connect your small-scale renewable or storage installation to the grid while maintaining the local grid’s safety, integrity and supply quality. Installing rooftop solar panels, EV charge points, heat pumps or home battery systems in the UK comes with technical and safety requirements. The official UK Government framework requires you … Read more
Conservatories are popular additions to homes in the UK. A conservatory is a structure made primarily of glass and attached to an existing house. Government data shows that over 18% of houses in England have conservatories. With the growing interest in harnessing the sun’s power to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions, solar panels on … Read more
The UK government wants more people to install solar panels, so the regulations for solar energy are often relaxed, even in conservation zones or when listed buildings are involved. The purpose of a conservation area is to safeguard a location’s culture, architectural history, or distinctive characteristics. In the UK, there are no least 10,000 conservation … Read more