Blog: Solar News and Seasonal Advice
Eco Solar Panels UK posts solar news that affects Derby homes and seasonal advice on what panels make through the year. For costs, planning and grants, see the guides.
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News · 30 September 2026
The October 2026 price cap and what it means for solar in the East Midlands
Ofgem's price cap from 1 October 2026 puts East Midlands electricity at 25.36p per kWh. Here is what that means for the value of solar power on a Derby roof.
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Seasonal · 30 September 2026
Do solar panels work in a Derby winter?
What solar panels really make in a Derby winter, month by month from PVGIS figures, why December output is low, and how batteries and overnight tariffs help.
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News · 30 September 2026
0% VAT on home solar and batteries ends on 31 March 2027
HMRC's 0% VAT rate on solar panels and batteries in homes runs until 31 March 2027. What it covers, what it doesn't, and how the timing affects a Derby install.
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