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As homes across the UK start putting up their Christmas decorations, we take a look at the steps you can take to ensure the joy of Christmas isn’t dampened by the shock of excessive energy bills. George Penny, Energy Expert at The Solar Co comments: “As households across the country begin switching on their Christmas […]
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As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver her first Autumn Statement (26th November), electric vehicle (EV) drivers are being urged to get budget-ready amid growing speculation over potential changes to motoring taxes, energy tariffs, and green incentives. With Treasury insiders hinting at reforms to benefit-in-kind rates and home charging grants, over £2,518 of electric vehicle […]
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Drivers across the UK could face unexpected average annual costs of around £260 a year under the Chancellor’s proposed 3p-per-mile EV road tax, with drivers in car-reliant regions such as the South East, East Midlands and North West among the hardest hit. George Penny, EV charging expert at The Solar Co comments, “The government’s new […]
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Our research shows that over 18,000 solar panel owners could face a £100 fine from HMRC if they don’t check their energy statements and submit their self-assessment tax return before Friday, 31 October. After a record-breaking year for installations in 2025, 1.6m UK households now have solar panels, and hundreds of thousands of Brits are […]
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As Winter Fuel Payment confirmation letters begin arriving on doormats across England and Wales, pensioners are being notified whether they will receive this year’s heating allowance. However, new analysis reveals that despite soaring energy bills, almost 80,000 pensioners across England and Wales are set to just miss out on this year’s Winter Fuel Payment altogether […]
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As overnight temperatures fall to 7°C or lower on Monday in major UK cities including London, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow, 1.6 million EV owners are being urged to check whether their vehicle supports automatic battery pre-heating – or risk mileage performance. George Penny, EV Charging Expert and Director at The Solar Co comments: “Once temperatures […]
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As more drivers in the UK switch to electric vehicles (EVs), the next big decision is how to charge them cheaply and efficiently. That’s where EV-specific energy tariffs come in. Whether you’re a new EV owner or looking to switch suppliers, the right EV tariff can save you hundreds of pounds a year by offering […]
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Key Takeaways Electric vehicle (EV) ownership is growing across the UK, with over 1.6m EVs on the road as of July 2025. What’s more, the UK Government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG), offering eligible buyers up to £3,750 off the purchase price of new EVs under £37,000, has seen over 20 EV models approved […]
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Key Takeaways Why Solar Panel Orientation Matters The direction your solar panels face is one of the most important decisions in your installation. Orientation affects how much sunlight your system captures, directly impacting performance, efficiency, and long-term savings. Whether you’re in Kent, Essex, Surrey, or elsewhere in the UK, choosing the correct orientation can maximise […]
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Key Takeaway Can Solar Panels Work at Night? No — solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity, so they don’t produce power after dark. In the UK, solar panels produce electricity for 6 – 17 hours per day, depending on the time of year. In Winter, when we have shorter days, solar panels generate electricity […]
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