Updated 2026!
SOLAR NEWS, GUIDES & UPDATES
Simple, no-jargon reads on solar, batteries, EV charging, heat pumps, and smart tariffs.
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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.
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.
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.