Plug-in solar sells out at Octopus
Octopus sold its first 500 plug-in solar kits in a fortnight, the January price cap is forecast to rise 16 to 21%, solar made a record 14% of Britain's electricity in July, and renters and flat owners can get £500 off a home EV charger.
Solar, battery and EV news for Fife homes
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Year saving
Plug-in solar sells out at Octopus
Octopus sold its first 500 plug-in solar kits in two weeks and restocked twice. 9 in 10 buyers chose two panels, saving about £150 a year. Kits start at £450. More stock is on the way.
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Forecast rise
Price cap forecast to rise in January
Cornwall Insight forecasts the January price cap at £1,999 a year, up 16% from £1,723 now. EDF, British Gas and E.ON Next predict more, around £2,100. Ofgem confirms the real figure by 25 November.
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Solar power record
July solar record at 14% of UK grid
Solar panels made 14% of Great Britain's electricity in July, a new monthly record. That is up from 9.6% a year before, and beat the previous high of 12.4% set in May.
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EV charger grant
Renters and flat owners: £500 off a charger
If you rent, or own a flat, and have your own off-street parking, the government pays 75% of a home EV charger, up to £500, until 31 March 2027. You apply, we claim it after fitting. Houses you own get no OZEV grant.
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