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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Savings, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, UK Energy Security, off-peak power, Energy Independence, Energy Efficiency, Energy Investment
The UK is ramping up its ambitions. On 23 June 2025, the government unveiled the Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, aiming to double annual investment in frontier clean energy technologies: offshore wind, nuclear, hydrogen, alongside growing solar and storage industries to £30 billion per year by 2035. Meanwhile, experts at Solar Power Portal...
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Battery Storage, Savings, Energy Price Cap, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Tax efficiency, UK Energy Security, Balcony Solar, Energy Independence, Energy Bills, Iran-US Conflict, Oil Price, Cost of Living Crisis
Rising tensions between the US and Iran have sparked fresh concerns over global energy markets. Most notably, Iran has threatened to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which around 20–25 % of the world’s oil and LNG passes daily. If Iran were to carry out that threat, it could herald another surge in energy bills, and...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, UK Energy Security, Balcony Solar, Energy Independence, Energy Efficiency, Energy Investment
The UK’s energy landscape is once again making headlines after the government chose to walk away from a £25 billion deal that promised to supply British homes with renewable energy from Morocco. The Xlinks project, designed to deliver solar and wind power across thousands of kilometres of undersea cable, was expected to provide nearly 8% of...
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Battery Storage, Energy Savings, Education, Tax efficiency, off-peak power, Energy Efficiency, Energy Bills
Ever worried about when to run your tumble dryer, boil your immersion heater or charge your EV? Off‑peak power tariffs turn those everyday decisions into golden opportunities. It's not as flashy as solar panels or battery walls, but for UK households looking to reduce energy bills without installing a single thing, it's one of the smartest tricks...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Energy Savings, Balcony Solar, Energy Independence, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Energy Bills
The UK government’s latest planning reform marks a major shift in the country's drive towards low-carbon home heating. In a bid to speed up the adoption of heat pumps, ministers have overhauled the planning rules that once hindered installations in many homes, especially in tightly packed urban
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Battery Storage, Energy Savings, Portable, Energy Efficiency
If solar is the headline act, batteries are the secret sauce that turns intermittent renewables into around-the-clock powerhouses. April saw nearly 9 GWh of new grid-scale batteries come online, and the global storage fleet is on track to triple by 2030 as countries chase flexibility amid rising renewables 🌍. Investors are seizing the arbitrage...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Savings, Energy Savings, Energy Financing, Balcony Solar, Energy Independence, Energy Investment
Imagine your portfolio basking in sunshine like rooftop panels at high noon. Solar isn’t just for eco-enthusiasts anymore, it’s capturing boardroom attention, social feeds and investment strategies alike. Photovoltaic module prices have plunged nearly 90 percent since 2010, transforming solar from fringe novelty to mainstream power player. Even...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Savings, Energy Savings, Education, Portable, UK Energy Security, Balcony Solar, Energy Independence, Energy Efficiency
Recent moves by the United States to impose sweeping new import tariffs, 10% on the UK, 20% on the EU, and 54% on China, are already triggering ripples across global markets. These aren’t just numbers on a policy sheet; they will have a real and lasting impact on household energy costs in the
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Energy Savings, Portable, Balcony Solar, Energy Independence, Energy Efficiency, Spring Solar Benefits
For those thinking about solar energy, whether it’s a full rooftop system or a modest balcony setup, spring is the sweet spot! It’s the start of those lovely longer days, sunlight hours surge, and energy habits shift from winter survival to summer preparation. It’s also when early adopters make decisions that pay off all year
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Portable, Energy Financing, Tax efficiency, UK Energy Security, Balcony Solar, Energy Independence
The United States has just announced sweeping new import tariffs: 10% on the UK, 20% on the EU, and a staggering 54% on China. Framed as a push to "bring industry home," the move is already rippling across global markets. For the UK energy sector, already navigating a delicate energy mix, volatile prices, and heavy reliance on imports, this is...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Savings, Energy Savings, Energy Price Cap, Energy Financing, Balcony Solar, GB Energy
As the UK grapples with a prolonged energy crisis, households across the country continue to face soaring energy bills and uncertainty around long-term support. While the government has introduced various schemes to provide temporary relief, recent developments suggest that relying on state support may not be sustainable. This makes now the...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Energy Savings, Education, Energy Price Cap, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Energy Financing, Tax efficiency, UK Energy Security, Balcony Solar, German Balcony Solar
As energy prices continue to strain household budgets, the UK government faces a critical opportunity to enhance renewable energy adoption, making it accessible to all socioeconomic groups and reducing energy costs nationwide. Recent indications of potential funding cuts to renewable initiatives, such as GB Energy, highlight the need for...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Energy Savings, Energy Price Cap, Balcony Solar, German Balcony Solar
Germany has experienced a remarkable surge in the adoption of balcony solar systems, reflecting the country's commitment to renewable energy and energy independence. As of October 2024, over 700,000 plug-in solar systems, commonly referred to as "balcony power plants," were registered in Germany, doubling the number since the start of the
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Solar Panels, Energy Savings, Portable, Balcony Solar, off-peak power
In an era where energy costs are rising and environmental concerns are at the forefront, many homeowners and renters are exploring solar energy as a sustainable solution. But for those living in apartments or flats, traditional rooftop solar may not be an option. That’s where balcony solar comes in as a game-changer. But how does it compare to...
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Battery Storage, Savings, Portable, Balcony Solar, off-peak power
For homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels is a no-brainer. But what about people living in flats and apartments? If you’ve ever thought that solar energy isn’t an option because you don’t have a roof of your own, think again. Balcony solar is changing the game, allowing flat and apartment dwellers to generate their own power and save...
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Battery Storage, Solar Panels, Savings, Energy Savings, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Energy Financing, Tax efficiency, UK Energy Security
In an era of rising energy costs, global political uncertainty, and a growing need for energy independence, the UK must take decisive steps to secure its future. A salary sacrifice scheme for solar and battery storage is one of the smartest ways to do just that—allowing employees to save money, reduce their tax burden, and bring corporate...
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When discussing electrical appliances and their energy consumption, a key term often used is power. But what exactly does this mean, and how does it relate to the amount of energy transferred every second? The amount of energy transferred every second by an electrical appliance is called power. Power is measured in watts (W) and represents the...
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Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has warned that there is "less than a week of gas demand in store" in the UK. This is due to the current cold snap driving up gas usage to heat our homes. 85% of homes in the UK are still reliant on gas for heating, which makes a potential gas shortage a serious
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If you’re looking to save money on your electricity bills and have the flexibility to shift your energy usage to specific times, Economy 7 or Economy 10 meters might be the solution for you. These types of electricity meters offer different rates for daytime and nighttime usage, allowing you to take advantage of lower prices during off-peak...
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How much is the energy price cap changing? The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, has announced that the energy price cap will increase by 1.2% from 1 January 2025, raising the cap for a typical dual-fuel household paying by direct debit from £1,717 to £1,738 per year. What is the energy price
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Germany leads solar energy with the largest installed PV capacity, while the Netherlands excels in solar capacity per capita, despite less sunlight