UK solar and battery news
Official sources, checked and dated, with plain commentary on what each change means for Faversham homes.
NESO says winter power is adequate: what it means for a home battery
NESO's early view of winter 2026/27 puts the base case margin at 5.5 GW, or 8.8% of peak demand. It expects the tightest days in mid-to-late January.
Great British Grid announced: what it means for home solar
The government announced Great British Grid on 29 September 2026, a new public body to speed up network build. The release gives no household bill figure and says network operators' roles stay the same.
Solar planning rules changed on 27 August: what Kent homeowners should know
A new order made on 29 July 2026 rewrote the permitted development rules for domestic solar from 27 August. Houses and flats now have separate rules, and plug-in solar is defined in law.
£28m storage challenge aims at 100 hours: does it change home battery plans?
On 20 August 2026 the government launched a £28 million challenge to develop storage that can supply power for 100 hours or more. It is research funding, not a household scheme.
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