Solar batteries enable you to store excess electricity generated by your panels for later use, reducing your reliance on the grid and leading to lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. But how long do solar batteries last? Solar has a unique role to play in making the UK a clean energy superpower and has … Read more
Intelligent Octopus Go allows you to get electricity at a cheaper cost than typical rates to charge your EV and power the rest of your home. It offers electricity at just 7p/kWh for six hours every night, from 11:30 pm to 5:30 am. Compared with the current Ofgem price cap of 25.73p/kWh until 30 September … Read more
Solar power diverters help maximise self-consumption, cut gas or electricity bills, and reduce reliance on the grid by redirecting surplus solar power into heating hot water rather than exporting it. Solar panels have become mainstream in the UK. Government data shows 19.1 GW of solar capacity in the UK across over 1.8 million installations at … Read more
If you’re considering installing a solar system, you may wonder whether solar panels work at night. The short answer is they don’t, but it doesn’t mean a solar system stops being useful after dark. Solar energy is one of the UK’s most popular, low-cost, renewable forms of power generation. Increasing capacity and record sunshine have … Read more
If you’re one of the thousands of UK residents seeking to escape the grid and take power back into your hands to mitigate high energy bills and living costs, installing solar panels is the way to go! Depending on where you live, a solar panel system installation can save you up to £630 per year … Read more
Solar-powered heating can help lower your energy costs and carbon footprint, but it can’t reliably provide you with hot water all year round. Heating water accounts for a vast portion of your household energy consumption, making solar-powered and solar thermal solutions an attractive option for many UK homeowners. According to the Energy Saving Trust, hot … Read more
Flexible solar panels are lightweight, bendable, and easy to mount, and they’re helping open up new applications where rigid panels would never work. Solar energy is a popular, low-cost form of power generation in the UK and unlocking its full potential will increase Britain’s energy security, drive down bills and contribute to preventing dangerous climate … Read more
Solar-powered generators are portable power stations paired with solar panels that can provide essential backup power for different homeowners. Renewable energy has become mainstream for households and businesses alike. Government data on solar photovoltaic deployment shows that as of the end of July 2025, there were over 1.8 million solar panel installations across the UK. … Read more
The upfront costs and payback periods of commercial solar panels have significantly dropped over the past decade, making them a more attractive and affordable investment for businesses looking to reduce their electricity costs and carbon footprint. According to a UK Parliament research briefing, current energy bills are 43% above the winter 2021/22 levels. With no … Read more
A DNO application allows you to inform your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) that you’re installing a solar system or other low-carbon technology. The UK Government requires all homeowners and small businesses to register energy devices with local DNOs if they connect to the electricity grid. You can register solar system projects under 16A (3.68kW) per … Read more