SOLAR NEWS, GUIDES & UPDATES
Simple, no-jargon reads on solar, batteries, EV charging, heat pumps, and smart tariffs.
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- 2026
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- Ofgem
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- Recycling
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- UK Energy Bills
- UK incentives
- VAT relief
- WEEE
Planning rules are now easier for air source heat pumps (and EV chargers) in England
Planning rules for air source heat pumps have been relaxed in England, so more homes can install without a full planning application. Here’s what changed, what still matters, and how to check your property quickly.
Solar + Battery + Smart Tariffs in 2026: How to cut your bill without changing your lifestyle
UK smart tariffs are moving fast, and the best value now comes from pairing solar with battery storage. Here’s how households in Devon & Cornwall can use cheap-rate periods, stored solar, and simple setup choices to cut bills and rely less on the grid.
Battery storage retrofits are now available (even if you already have solar)
Battery storage retrofits are now available across Devon & Cornwall. If you already have solar, you can add a battery to store surplus energy and use it later—without replacing your whole system.
UK Solar Panel Recycle Rules Are Getting Tighter — Here’s What It Means for Devon & Cornwall
Solar panels last decades, but what happens at end of life? UK recycling rules are tightening, and good installers should plan for it from day one. Here’s what to look for.
Energy price cap update (Jan–Mar 2026): what it means for your bills
Ofgem’s energy price cap changes for January–March 2026. Here’s what it means, and how solar + batteries help you rely less on price swings.
The 12 Green Days of Christmas
On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love said to me:
‘Wear your Christmas jumper, give me a hug and dim those lights.’
0% VAT on solar & battery installations ends March 2027 (here’s what to know)
A £10,000 solar install could cost £500 more after March 2027. Here’s how the current 0% VAT relief works and who it applies to.