Be Ready for Three Days Without Power: How Tesla Powerwall 3 Keeps Your Home Running
The government’s Be Ready campaign says solar and batteries can keep the lights on in a power cut. Here’s how Tesla Powerwall 3 with Backup Gateway 2 does it.
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Devon & Cornwall
Budget 2026: Heat Pump Grants Stay at £7,500 and £9,000, but Future Funding Is Trimmed
The 28 October Budget left the £7,500 and £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants unchanged but trimmed future funding. What it means if you want a heat pump.
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.
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.