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How to choose a home battery size
Capacity, power and usable storage explained, plus how to use your own electricity data to choose a battery that suits your home.
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What to do about a poor heat pump installation
Who to contact first, how the complaints process works, what compensation is realistic and how to avoid problems in the first place, drawn from a podcast with HIES and REST UK.
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Future Homes Standard: what new-build solar means for buyers
Buying a new home? Our guide explains England's new solar requirements, the 2027 start date, important exceptions and what to check before completion.
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Do solar panels add value to your home? What UK research shows
Yes. UK research links solar panels with higher sale prices. Here is what the biggest studies found, what it could mean for your home and how to make the most of it when you…
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Octopus Flux tariff: getting more from a solar battery
Cheap charging is only half the story. Our guide explains how to balance battery use, export income and household demand, with an important update on Intelligent Flux availability.
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The solar VAT deadline: 0% on solar and batteries ends 31 March 2027
Qualifying solar and battery installations are due to move from 0% to 5% VAT in April 2027. Here is our guidance on installation dates, deposits and planning your project.
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Solar Panels UK: Common Myths Fact-Checked
Cloudy weather, winter performance, costs, batteries and export payments are often misunderstood. We fact-check common solar panel myths for UK homeowners.
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REST UK is now a Fox ESS Premier Partner
REST UK has been invited into Fox ESS's top installer tier, Premier Partner - here's what the accreditation actually requires and what it means for anyone installing a Fox ESS system with us.
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UK solar installations 2026: what the records show and what it means for homeowners
Monthly records for UK solar installations are being set in 2026, but the full year total is not yet known. This article explains what the figures mean and how to assess solar for your…
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