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July 2026 was another record month for solar Solar generation in July broke loads of records, showing the power and potential of renewable energy for the UK.

The Cut: Leave the North Sea alone In this week's edition we look at why drilling in the North Sea would be such a terrible idea. We also have an update on batteries.

PM focused on plug-in solar, not free batteries The government is remaining tight lipped on whether it will eventually offer free plug-in batteries to low-income households.

Plug-in solar panels to be available after 27th August Plug-in solar panels will be available from 27th August after the government updated its safety laws.

‘Safer’ and ‘longer-lasting’ sodium battery on its way to households UNIGRID have unveiled what they say is a safer and more reliable form of battery, and it's made out of sodium, not lithium.

The Cut: Government gives plug-in solar the green light In this week's edition of The Cut we have the news that plug-in solar will be allowed from 27th August, VAT being cut from electricity, and plastic bottles being used to build batteries.

Government to hand out free plug-in batteries Batteries that you can plug in to your socket might soon be handed out to low-income households as the govt tries to cut bills

Plastic bottles could power solar storage batteries and EVs Yes, that's right. Plastic bottles might one day be powering your solar energy system. How? By turning into crystals...sort of.

Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills on 1st October Andy Burnham has said his government will make electricity cheaper on 1st October.