The grid connection reform could also unlock 7.6GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity by 2030. Image: NextEnergy Capital. UK energy regulator Ofgem has approved plans to remove so-called ...

UK energy regulator Ofgem has approved connection queue reforms for Great Britain’s electricity grid. The change could see 65 GW of solar projects enter the fast-track “Gate 2” connections queue. The ...

Energy regulator Ofgem unveils plans to reform decade-long grid connection queues in Great Britain, but solar trade association Solar Energy UK warns an element of the proposal could result in ...

Energy bills crushing your monthly budget get relief from an unexpected source: solar panels that plug directly into standard wall sockets. The UK government announced on March 24, 2026, that 800W ...

The UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the grid connection policy from a first-come first-served approach to prioritizing projects where generation capacity is ...

If rising energy bills have left you frustrated, you're far from alone. Many UK households are now considering alternatives to the grid, and a solar panels setup has become a top option. As ...

Solar powered 14.4% of UK electricity in July, a record. Plug-in solar kits that need no professional installation become ...

Solar panels can cut your electricity bills and protect against future price rises, but whether they are worth the investment depends on your roof, energy use, installation cost and export tariff ...

How much solar panels cost in the UK, according to an expert - Solar panels typically cost between £6,500 and £8,000 for a ...