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Plug-in solar panels are coming but watch the small print
Plug-in solar panels could cut bills from spring 2025, but UK homeowners face limits on size, export payments, and EPC rules. Here's what to know.
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Wiltshire solar boom shows how location drives panel payback
Wiltshire ranks second for solar production in the UK. We analyse what this means for homeowners considering panels, including costs, EPC impact, and regional variations.
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Solar panel fire at Ipswich school raises safety questions for UK homeowners
A solar panel fire at an Ipswich primary school sparks concern over installation standards. What UK homeowners need to know about safety, certification, and insurance.
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Solar Panels and Heat: Why UK Homes Still Win
Despite reports of solar panels losing efficiency in heat, UK homeowners benefit from cooler summers, falling costs, and rising energy prices. We break down the real impact.
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Ofgem Connect Reform: What It Means for Home Solar and Heat Pumps
Ofgem's Connect pillar reform targets grid connection delays. For UK homeowners, this could mean faster solar and heat pump installations. Expert analysis on costs and EPC impact.
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LONGi enters UK battery storage: what it means for homeowners
Chinese solar giant LONGi launches commercial battery storage in the UK. We analyse what this signals for residential energy storage costs and EPC ratings.
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Zero bills are possible but the maths still needs work
A UK couple cut their energy bills to zero with solar panels and a heat pump. We look at the costs, grants, and EPC impact for the average homeowner.
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Can Solar Panels Overheat in the UK Summer
UK solar panels can lose efficiency in extreme heat. Learn how much output drops, what it costs households, and how to prevent overheating.
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Why solar panels installed today cut bills 41% more than 2019
New modelling shows solar panels installed in 2025 save 41% more per year than those fitted five years ago. We explain why, and what it means for your EPC and payback.
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18-MW solar farm goes live: what it means for your bills
Centrica and Push Power have switched on an 18-MW solar farm in the UK. We explain what this means for household energy costs, EPC ratings, and local grid upgrades.