Home batteries are increasingly marketed as a kind of financial shield. Charge them overnight when electricity is cheap. Use that stored energy when prices spike. Avoid the dreaded 4pm-7pm peak. Maybe even get paid when wholesale prices dip below zero. It’s an appealing proposition in a country still wary of bill shocks. But how
With a Fox ESS battery or hybrid inverter we can set it to charge up the house batteries on a cheap power tariff, usually overnight, and then use that cheap electricity to power the house during the day. Setting TOU Charging on Fox ESS Cloud 1. While logged into the Fox online interface, FoxESSCloud.com,
Changes to planning rules would limit scope of English councils and prevent them pursuing improvements to low-carbon homes The government has been accused of bowing to lobbying by housebuilders, in proposals that would prevent English local authorities from pursuing improvements to low-carbon homes standards. Under a consultation on planning rules, councils would be issued
A green energy future will require critical decisions on upgrades to the grid and the fossil fuels switchover The government has set growth as its defining mission. Even as it has pivoted to tackling cost of living pressures in the near term. It has argued that a “greener economy” is central to growth. That
Many 10-year-old solar systems still work, but quietly underperform. In 2026, repowering outdated 3kW systems can cost less than repairs and deliver far bigger bill savings. If your solar system was installed around 2016, there’s a good chance it’s still switching on every morning. And yet, your electricity bill is still around $800. This
Industry collaboration and performance monitoring is more crucial than ever, MCS says, as it looks ahead to the government’s £15 billion Warm Homes Plan. It follows a record-breaking year for small-scale renewables – which saw 369,000 certified installations in 2025 – including rooftop solar. MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables like solar
New consumer insights research from Switch Together reveals that buyers now see real financial benefits of homes with solar panels as those without could be subject to an average reduction of £11,000, reflecting a powerful shift in what buyers expect and what they are prepared to pay for. The findings come just after the
homeowners are getting a preview of what the future could hold: longer, more frequent electrical outages that leave neighborhoods in the dark, sometimes with little warning. From extreme weather to wildfire-prevention shutoffs, residents are questioning whether the conventional power grid can meet modern demands. Enter home battery backup coupled with solar panels, an energy solution
2025 was a record year for certified renewable installations in UK homes and small businesses, with 369,000 installed in a single year, according to data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This progress was driven by just three technologies – solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage: Rooftop solar surpassed the long-standing record set
New consumer research indicates buyers increasingly expect rooftop solar and factor it into property values Homes with solar panels could sell for an average of £11,000 more than comparable properties without them, according to new consumer research. The survey, carried out by energy switching group Switch Together, found that six in ten prospective buyers