As the UK enters its peak solar season, homeowners are witnessing a significant advantage with the integration of Photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage systems. This period, characterised by high solar generation, presents an ideal time for households to optimise their energy consumption and explore lucrative energy trading opportunities. National Grid reported that the highest
Despite the energy price cap being lowered, almost half (49%) of UK homeowners are considering investing in solar panels for their home – with 9 in 10 considering the switch to help them to further reduce energy bills. Yet, while energy costs were the main motivator, according to a survey of 2,000 UK homeowners, by
Common sense tells us that a nation like the UK, famous for its drizzly climate and overcast skies, would struggle to be considered a global solar industry superpower. Yet, current deployment rates, national targets, and investment, suggest that’s where we are headed. In fact, our solar industry is booming, with 15.8GW currently deployed and
So you’ve just enjoyed your first solar summer with a basic 6.6kW system, but you’re finding the bills in winter still give you the chills, don’t worry; you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for new solar installations to undergo expansion after the first winter. Read on as I explain how. This article looks at buyer’s
A new study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) indicates that affordable and eco-friendly solar power and battery storage have gotten much cheaper to install in the last 10 years — so much so that they might just be all we need by 2050, Interesting Engineering reports. It’s
More than 1.5 million MCS-certified solar PV installations have now been installed across the UK since records began in 2008. MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy, certifying renewable energy systems to heat and power homes and small businesses. MCS registrations cover solar installations with a maximum DC
The amount of solar power plugged into the electric grid has surged over the past few years. According to a 2022 survey by the Pew Research Center, 8% of American homeowners are already aboard the solar panel train, and an additional 39% said they had seriously considered transitioning to the benefits of solar panels. These
We upgraded an off-grid solar/battery system, adding an Andersen charger and a Solar Ramp.
The recent VAT exemption for domestic battery storage installations is a ‘critical step’ for the industry and is already having a positive impact, solutions provider GivEnergy said. As of 1 February this year, the UK government removed VAT charges for domestic battery energy storage systems (BESS). Enabling installers to offer competitive prices, the Value Added Tax (Installation
Solar PV Panels could save you hundreds on your energy bill every year, but also might cost thousands to install. We explain what you need to think about when working out whether they’ll save you money, how much they’ll cost and whether they’ll help your house sell or not. From hot showers to making