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Why Spring Is the Smartest Time to Start Your Solar Journey

SaveOnWatts, April 4 2025

For those thinking about solar energy, whether it’s a full rooftop system or a modest balcony setup, spring is the sweet spot! It’s the start of those lovely longer days, sunlight hours surge, and energy habits shift from winter survival to summer preparation. It’s also when early adopters make decisions that pay off all year

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Battery Storage

"Liberation Day": What Do Trump's Tariff's Mean for the UK Energy's Future?

SaveOnWatts, April 3 2025

The United States has just announced sweeping new import tariffs: 10% on the UK, 20% on the EU, and a staggering 54% on China. Framed as a push to "bring industry home," the move is already rippling across global markets. For the UK energy sector, already navigating a delicate energy mix, volatile prices, and heavy reliance on imports, this is...

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Battery Storage

The UK Energy Crisis: Why Solar Energy Is the Smartest Way to Cut Your Energy Bills

SaveOnWatts, March 25 2025

As the UK grapples with a prolonged energy crisis, households across the country continue to face soaring energy bills and uncertainty around long-term support. While the government has introduced various schemes to provide temporary relief, recent developments suggest that relying on state support may not be sustainable. This makes now the...

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Battery Storage

How the UK Government Can Boost Renewable Energy Adoption and Lower Energy Bills

SaveOnWatts, March 19 2025

As energy prices continue to strain household budgets, the UK government faces a critical opportunity to enhance renewable energy adoption, making it accessible to all socioeconomic groups and reducing energy costs nationwide. Recent indications of potential funding cuts to renewable initiatives, such as GB Energy, highlight the need for...

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Battery Storage

Case Study: The Rapid Growth of Balcony Solar in Germany

SaveOnWatts, March 19 2025

Germany has experienced a remarkable surge in the adoption of balcony solar systems, reflecting the country's commitment to renewable energy and energy independence. As of October 2024, over 700,000 plug-in solar systems, commonly referred to as "balcony power plants," were registered in Germany, doubling the number since the start of the

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Solar Panels

Balcony Solar vs Rooftop Solar: The Best Option for Your Home

SaveOnWatts, March 18 2025

In an era where energy costs are rising and environmental concerns are at the forefront, many homeowners and renters are exploring solar energy as a sustainable solution. But for those living in apartments or flats, traditional rooftop solar may not be an option. That’s where balcony solar comes in as a game-changer. But how does it compare to...

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Battery Storage

Balcony Solar, Batteries and Off-Peak Power

SaveOnWatts, March 11 2025

For homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels is a no-brainer. But what about people living in flats and apartments? If you’ve ever thought that solar energy isn’t an option because you don’t have a roof of your own, think again. Balcony solar is changing the game, allowing flat and apartment dwellers to generate their own power and save...

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Solar Panels

How to Cut Energy Bills with Solar Panels, Balcony Solar?

SaveOnWatts, November 21 2024

If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to reduce your reliance on the grid and cut energy bills, window-mounted solar panels could be your answer. These compact and efficient panels are designed to capture sunlight directly through your window, generating enough power to meet up to 25% of your daily energy needs for

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Solar Panels

Bringing Solar Power to Flats: The Rise of Balcony Solar Panels

SaveOnWatts, October 25 2024

With renewable energy's popularity growing, more people are interested in going solar. But for those living in flats, traditional rooftop solar panels aren’t an option. Enter balcony solar panels – a compact, efficient solution that allows tenants and owners of flats to harness solar energy right from their

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