Fit Solar

30/09/2026

DONT MISS OUT!

Solar VAT is going up on 1 April 2027

The 0% VAT rate on solar panels and home batteries ends on 31 March 2027. After that it's 5%, which could add £250 to £600 to a typical install.

Book your survey early and get installed in time. Read our guide here:
👉 https://www.fitsolar.energy/vat-on-solar-panels-is-rising-on-1-april-2027-what-uk-homeowners-need-to-know/

28/08/2026

Fancy a home battery but don't want solar panels? You don't need them.

If you're on a tariff like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus Go, you could be charging a home battery overnight for as little as 3-7p per kWh, then running your home on it through the pricey afternoon and evening hours instead of paying 24-28p per kWh from the grid.

No roof space needed. No scaffolding. No solar panels at all.

On a typical 3-4 bedroom home, that gap between cheap night rates and expensive day rates is usually worth £400-£800 a year. And it's not just about the savings, a battery with backup capability also means the lights stay on if the power cuts out.

We've broken down the real 2026 numbers, our standalone battery prices (from £2,995, 0% VAT included), and how long payback actually takes 👇

🔗 Full guide: https://www.fitsolar.energy/battery-storage-without-solar/

06/08/2026

Off-gas-grid homes in England and Wales heated by oil or LPG can claim £9,000 towards an air-to-water or ground-source heat pump. Find out more here:

06/08/2026

**UPDATE** From 27 August, plug-in solar kits up to 800 W that meet the government's product specification can be sold and plugged into a normal 13 A socket. Find out more here: https://www.fitsolar.energy/plug-in-solar-panels-uk-everything-you-need-to-know/

22/06/2026

Thinking about solar but tired of the pushy sales pitches and technical jargon?

Download The Honest Solar Buyer's Guide by Fit Solar.

What's inside:
✅ Real payback periods (usually 6-10 years).
✅ How panels perform on grey, cloudy days.
✅ How to use a battery to beat high daytime energy rates.
✅ A checklist to protect yourself from rogue installers.

Brought to you by Fit Solar, Stroud’s award-winning independent experts. 100% honest. 0% nonsense.

👇 Click below to download your free guide.

FREE guide - Choosing to power your home with solar energy is a major decision, here's the list of the 8 most important questions you should ask.

19/06/2026

WE WON! 🎉 We are officially the UK Installer of the Year at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2026! 🏆☀️

The Fit Solar team have won this national trophy it's a massive milestone for us, and we couldn't be more excited!

This award belongs to our brilliant engineers, designers, customer support team, and everyone working behind the scenes to make clean energy a reality for our customers. And of course, a HUGE thank you to YOU, our customers, for choosing us to power your homes and businesses sustainably. 💚

Here’s to many more solar panels, lower energy bills, and a cleaner planet! 🌍👇

Check out our award-winning services at https://fitsolar.energy

Top-rated solar PV and battery storage installers in Stroud and the Cotswolds. Save on energy bills with expert installation and 25-year guarantees. Get a free quote today!

12/06/2026

WE WON! 🎉 We are officially the UK Installer of the Year at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2026! 🏆☀️

Last night, the Fit Solar team won this national trophy it's a massive milestone for us, and we couldn't be more excited!

This award belongs to our brilliant engineers, designers, customer support team, and everyone working behind the scenes to make clean energy a reality for our customers. And of course, a HUGE thank you to YOU, our customers, for choosing us to power your homes and businesses sustainably. 💚

Here’s to many more solar panels, lower energy bills, and a cleaner planet! 🌍👇

Check out our award-winning services at https://fitsolar.energy

29/05/2026

Energy Bills Rising 13% in July - What You Need to Know

The energy price cap is going up 13% from July 2026. Here's what it means and what you can do about it.

Ofgem has confirmed a 13% energy price cap rise from 1 July 2026. Find out what it means for your bills, who's affected, and how to reduce the impact.

10/04/2026

GivEnergy Ltd has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators, what does this mean for you?

GivEnergy has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators. If you have a GivEnergy battery or inverter, here's what it means for your system and how Fit Solar can help.

02/04/2026

Don’t Wait Months for Energy Independence!
We’re huge fans of Octopus Energy and their smart tariffs, but being a national giant comes with a major downside: long installation lead times.

If you’ve been looking into Octopus Energy solar installation times, you might have found yourself stuck in a months-long queue. At Fit Solar, we do things differently. Find out more: