The Clocks Go Back on 25 October: What Darker Evenings Mean for Your Solar Panels
The clocks go back on 25 October. See how solar panels perform in winter across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, and how a battery helps after dark.
Updated 2026!
Solar news, guides & updates
Simple, no-jargon reads on solar, batteries, EV charging, heat pumps, and smart tariffs.
Energy bills
DIESEL HITS £2 A LITRE AS ELECTRIC CAR SALES BREAK RECORDS: WHAT 100 MILES REALLY COSTS IN THE SOUTH WEST
Diesel has hit £2 a litre and EV sales just set a record. We compare 100 miles on diesel, petrol, public chargers, home tariffs and solar in the South West.
FLEXIBLE TARIFFS, SOLAR AND STORAGE: FIGHTING HIGH ELECTRICITY PRICES AT HOME
Electricity prices are up 147% since 2010, says the IFS. How flexible tariffs, solar panels and battery storage can cut what you pay for power at home.
MARTIN LEWIS’S JANUARY PRICE CAP WARNING – AND WHAT SOUTH-WEST HOMEOWNERS CAN DO ABOUT IT
Martin Lewis warns the January 2027 energy price cap could rise by over 20%. See what South-West homeowners can do now to reduce energy costs.
THE £9,000 OIL AND LPG HEAT PUMP GRANT IS LIVE NOW – BUT ONLY UNTIL 31 MARCH 2027
£9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for eligible off-gas oil/LPG homes in Devon, Cornwall & Somerset – until 31 March 2027.
ROOFTOP SOLAR IS HAVING A RECORD YEAR – AND THE SOUTH WEST IS NEAR THE FRONT OF THE QUEUE
Nearly 172,000 UK solar installations in 2026, and the South West is second in the country. What the government’s first regional figures mean for Devon homes.
OFGEM ENERGY PRICE CAP RISES 4% FROM OCTOBER 2026: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR BILLS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
Ofgem’s price cap rises 4% from 1 October 2026. See the new gas and electricity rates and how heat pumps, solar and batteries can cut grid reliance.
UK INFLATION RISES TO 2.9%: FOUR WAYS TO GIVE YOUR HOME MORE CONTROL
UK inflation rose to 2.9% as energy bills climbed. Discover how solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and smart EV charging can provide more control.
BRITAIN’S SOLAR BOOM: WHY INSTALLATIONS HAVE REACHED A 15-YEAR HIGH
UK solar installations have hit their highest 6-month level since 2011. Discover what’s driving Britain’s solar boom and what it means for homeowners.
GREAT BRITAIN’S NEW EMERGENCY POWER CUT RULES: CAN A HOME BATTERY KEEP THE LIGHTS ON?
New emergency power cut rules start on 14 August 2026. Learn how Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery backup could keep your lights and appliances on.
PLUG-IN SOLAR BECOMES LEGAL THIS MONTH: HOW DOES IT COMPARE WITH ROOFTOP SOLAR?
Plug-in solar becomes legal on 27 August 2026. How do 800W plug-in systems compare with rooftop solar for homeowners in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset?
OFGEM’S ENERGY PRICE CAP RISES 13% FROM 1 JULY 2026: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR BILLS, AND HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME
Learn what it means for your bills and how solar, battery storage and heat pumps can protect your home in Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
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.