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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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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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EV Charging Expert: E.ON, OVO, and Octopus customers warned to switch or lose out on £375A new warning from an EV charging expert reveals that 292,500 Brits on major UK energy providers including OVO, E.ON, and British Gas could be overpaying by as much as £375 a year by not switching to dedicated electric vehicle […]
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Landlords: Claim £44k Solar & EV Reliefs — Or Miss Out & Risk £6,800 Fines With analysis by Zoopla suggesting solar panels can add up to £16,368 to the average value of a home, on top of data showing 71% of UK renters currently consider a high EPC rating an important factor when choosing where […]
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Sunshine and Savings: The Best UK Cities to Go Solar in 2025, Ranked by Payback Time Solar power is on the rise across the UK, and it’s easy to see why. The country recently experienced its sunniest spring on record, leading to a 42% surge in solar power generation. With forecasts suggesting that warmer, sunnier […]
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Driving electric in France this summer? These 6 common mistakes could cost you up to £981 in fines and fees. Over 1.75m British drivers are expected to drive to France between July and September via Dover, Le Shuttle and other routes. Based on current EV ownership (4.5% of UK cars), 78,750 of these travellers are […]
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