Solar wins VAT battery battle, as PV installs surge towards 2 million homes
Solar electricity campaigners are celebrating success in their struggle to remove VAT from domestic batteries retrofitted to homes already benefitting from PV panels. Victory in the tax battle coincides today with standards body the MCS confirming 2023 has again smashed
Why Are So Many Businesses Investing in Solar Panels?
In recent years, the business world has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainable energy solutions, with solar power leading the charge. This surge in solar panel investments isn't just a trend but a strategic response to the evolving energy
Making Your House Smarter… and Saving Money and Energy
A guest post on integrating a home battery with Home Assistant.
This Is How Solar Panels Actually Work
You already know that solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. But how? It almost seems like magic. Well, it’s magical, but while it's not an illusion, the science behind it—the photovoltaic effect—is fascinating. Considering the rising costs of heating as well as
Couple who slept on roof extend energy project
A couple who slept on their roof for 23 days to raise money for solar panels for homes on their street say they are now extending their project. Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell raised £113,000 last year after they
Is My House Roof Suitable for Solar Panels?
In the world of renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most popular ways to generate electricity. Being able to produce your own energy and be in control of your own electricity supply is a fantastic way
20% VAT scrapped for storage
The UK government has exempted retrofitted battery energy storage systems (BESS) from its 20% VAT, from 1 February 2024. From the Spring Statement in 2022, energy saving domestic equipment such as heat pumps and roof-mounted solar have been exempt from
Could solar and batteries power your home when the electricity grid goes out?
When the grid goes down, most solar systems that lack a battery will also shut down. But with batteries, a home can disconnect from the grid. Each day, the sun powers the home and charges up the batteries, which provide
Boost EV sustainability with solar power and battery storage
One of the oft-heard criticisms of electric vehicles (EVs) is that, although they may be zero emission at the tailpipe, millions of tonnes of CO2 is created during the generation of their energy. While there is some truth in this