Octopus Energy has announced the launch of a new smart tariff aimed at consumers with domestic solar and battery storage. The company says the tariff could unlock more than £450 of savings per year for consumers and help to balance the grid. ‘Intelligent Octopus Flux’ (IOF) will offer the same rate for both importing and
Maximizing Solar Energy: The Rise of Smart Homes and Grid-Connected Systems The future of sustainable living is rapidly approaching, and one of the most promising developments in this field is the integration of residential solar battery storage systems. As the world moves towards a more eco-friendly and energy-efficient lifestyle, the need
The increasing popularity of residential solar battery storage systems is a testament to the growing awareness and adoption of clean energy solutions. As more homeowners consider the benefits of harnessing solar power, it is essential to weigh the pros and cons of integrating solar battery storage systems into their homes. This article aims to provide
Annual battery storage installations will surpass 400GWh by 2030, representing a ten-fold increase in current yearly additions. This is according to the latest modeling from Rystad Energy that shows annual capacity additions will snowball in the coming years as storage becomes crucial to the world’s energy landscape. Global BESS capacity additions expanded 60% in
The latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) shows that the three months to the end of March 2023 has seen the most small-scale renewable installations of solar PV technologies, heat pumps and battery storage since Q4 2015. - More than 60,000 installations completed in Q1 2023, the highest-performing quarter since Q4 2015 - Solar
Survey says 58% of buyers find solar panels add to the appeal of a property A total of 77% of homeowners saved money on energy bills with solar panels More than half of homeowners with solar panels would take panels to new home Solar panels make a property more appealing to buy, a new
Yesterday, Spectator editor Andrew Neil Tweeted his disappointment in the UK’s solar power performance after it was announced that a coal-fired power plant was put on standby to provide more electricity. One reason for the use of coal was that “Last Thursday the North Sea Link interconnector (between Britain and Norway) tripped losing 1.4GW
Octopus Energy has called on the National Grid ESO to stop burning coal and instead use consumer energy consumption flexibility to reduce demands on the energy grid. The company implemented its ‘Saving Sessions’ – enabled by the National Grid ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) in October 2022. The scheme offered financial incentives for consumers to reduce electricity demand over peak
Move welcomed as a way to get more renewable energy sites connected to grid National Grid ESO is introducing further targeted reforms to speed up connections to the electricity network. The ESO has written to parties seeking to connect to the transmission system to ask for updates on progress and project milestones, so that
The UK Government is consulting on whether VAT on batteries installed for solar panels should be zero-rated for homes and small businesses, following a long campaign by MPs. MPs on the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) wrote to the Government earlier this month, warning that the UK would likely not meet its target to host