Buying home solar panel systems should feel exciting. In practice, many UK homeowners find the process more confusing than they expected, with conflicting quotes, technical jargon, and a genuine risk of paying too much for the wrong system. At Fit Solar, we talk to households…
Energy bills have become one of the biggest pressures on UK household budgets, and more homeowners than ever are looking for a way off the treadmill of rising electricity prices. Solar panels are no longer a niche investment for the eco-conscious few, they’ve become one…
With energy bills still high and buyers increasingly focused on running costs, solar panels have become one of the most talked-about home improvements in the UK. But do they actually increase what your property is worth? Here is what the data says. The Short Answer:…
Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed that the UK energy price cap will rise by 13% from 1 July 2026, bringing another unwelcome increase to household energy bills across the country. If you’re on a standard variable tariff, here’s everything you need to know – and…
For more than a decade, solar panels followed a remarkably consistent trajectory: they got cheaper. Module prices fell by roughly 90% over the last ten years, according to Our World In Data, with costs dropping around 20% every time global cumulative capacity doubled. That trend…
The renewable energy sector has been shaken by news that GivEnergy Ltd has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators (case reference CR-2026-LDS-000357). As the UK’s most widely installed residential battery storage brand, this development affects thousands of homeowners across the country who rely…
Plug-in solar panels are getting a lot of attention in the UK right now, and it’s easy to see why. Low cost, no installer needed, just plug in and start generating. On the surface, it sounds like a no-brainer.But at Fit Solar, we believe in…
At Fit Solar, we’re huge fans of what Octopus Energy has done for the UK. Their smart tariffs, like Octopus Flux and Intelligent Octopus have transformed how we use and sell power. However, as Octopus has grown into a national giant, many homeowners are finding…
Your Solar System Stopped Working, And Your Installer Has Disappeared. Now What? It’s a situation more and more homeowners and businesses across Gloucestershire are finding themselves in. Your solar panels were installed a few years ago, something isn’t right maybe the generation has dropped off,…
Can You Put Solar Panels on a Flat Roof? The short answer is: Yes, absolutely. In fact, flat roof solar panels on a modern extension, garage, or commercial unit are often one of the most efficient ways to generate renewable energy in the UK. At…