Why Solar Panel Prices Are Starting to Climb Again
China scrapped its VAT export rebate on solar products in April 2026. What that means for UK panel prices, and whether it's worth acting on now.
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Standing Charges Are Changing, What It Could Mean If You Have Solar
Ofgem's lower-standing-charge tariff pilot explained, and why the trade-off it involves could suit solar and battery households more than most.
Plug-In Solar Is Legal Today, But Check the Register Before You Buy
Plug-in solar became legal today, but most kits on sale aren't on the compliance register yet. What to check before you buy one.
Price Cap Rises to £1,723 in October: What It Means If You're Weighing Up Solar
Ofgem confirmed the new price cap at £1,723 a year, a 4% rise. What drove it, why the VAT cut didn't offset it, and what it means for solar payback.
Why UK Electricity Prices Are Going Negative at Midday
Wholesale power prices are turning negative on sunny days more than ever. What it means for your SEG payment, and how it changes the case for a battery.
Home Battery Brands Compared: Capacity, Warranty and Cost
How Tesla Powerwall 3, Puredrive Duracell, SolaX, sonnen and Enphase home batteries compare on usable capacity, chemistry, cycle life and warranty, for UK homes in 2026.
String vs Hybrid vs Microinverters: Which One Do You Need?
A plain comparison of string, hybrid and microinverters for UK solar, what each one costs on top of a basic setup, and which one actually suits your roof.
How Much Power Do Solar Panels Lose Each Year?
How fast solar panels actually degrade, what your performance warranty really promises, and what matters more than degradation when your output drops.
DNO Approval for Solar: G98 vs G99 Explained
Before solar or a battery can connect to the grid, your network operator has to sign off. What G98 and G99 mean, which applies, and how long it takes.
Is My Solar Installer MCS Certified? How to Check
What MCS certification actually means, why it matters for your solar quote, and the exact steps to check any UK installer's status yourself.