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How real, currently-quoted UK solar panel and battery models compare on efficiency, capacity and warranty, plus what actually decides whether a panel setup and a battery work well together.
Back-contact panels (HPBC, ABC) are already the step up from TOPCon on UK roofs. Perovskite-silicon tandem panels are the technology after that, and they're not for sale yet.
Octopus and British Gas both cut export tariffs in 2026. What changed, why, and how to check whether your own SEG rate is still worth keeping.
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.
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism explained, why its 2026-27 target jump gives boiler manufacturers a real reason to push heat pump prices down.
What a home EV charger actually costs to install in 2026, what pushes the price up, and who still qualifies for a grant.
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 became legal today, but most kits on sale aren't on the compliance register yet. What to check before you buy one.
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.
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.