Household energy bills look set to climb again in the new year. Analysts at Cornwall Insight expect the typical annual bill to reach £1,999 from January, around £276 more than households pay today and the sharpest jump in four years.
The forecast blames disrupted gas supplies and low storage levels across Europe, and warns that rebuilding those stocks could keep prices elevated well beyond the winter.
It follows the increase already applied under Ofgem’s October price cap, which added roughly £60 a year to a typical bill and took it to £1,723. Around 20 million homes in England, Scotland and Wales sit on variable tariffs set by that cap.
With energy prices this unpredictable, more homeowners are looking for ways to reduce the amount of electricity they need to buy from the grid in the first place.
Forecast figures from Cornwall Insight’s Default Tariff Cap Forecast, published 30 September 2026.
0% VAT on Solar Ends 31 March 2027
There is another important reason to consider solar now.
The current 0% VAT relief on qualifying residential solar panel and battery storage installations is scheduled to end on 31 March 2027, after which the VAT treatment is due to change.
For homeowners already considering solar, this creates an important window to explore your options and arrange installation while the current VAT relief remains available, subject to eligibility and applicable VAT rules.
How Solar and Battery Storage Cut Your Grid Electricity
A professionally designed solar panel and battery storage system can help you generate, store and use more of your own electricity.
Solar panels generate electricity during daylight hours to power your home. Surplus energy can be stored in a home battery and used later, including during the evening when your panels are no longer generating.
With a suitable system and electricity tariff, your battery may also be charged using lower-cost off-peak electricity, giving you another way to manage your household energy costs.
Solar and Battery Storage Can Help You
- Reduce the electricity you buy from the grid
- Store surplus solar power in battery storage for use later
- Make better use of cheaper off-peak tariffs
- Reduce your exposure to future electricity price increases
- Export eligible surplus electricity back to the grid
- Take greater control of your household energy costs with solar and battery storage
What Does Solar and Battery Storage Cost?
Every installation is priced around the property, so there is no single figure that fits every home. What we can say is that the cost does not have to be paid upfront. Solar Select installations start from a £1 deposit, and you can spread the balance with 0% finance for up to 24 months, subject to status and terms.
A free home survey gives you an exact figure for your roof and your electricity use before you commit to anything.
Why Choose Solar Select?
Based in Droitwich, Solar Select has over 10 years of experience helping homeowners across Worcestershire make the switch to renewable energy.
We make investing in solar and battery storage more accessible with:
- FREE Home Solar Survey – find out what is suitable for your home with no obligation.
- Just £1 Deposit – get started without a large upfront payment.
- 0% Finance for Up to 24 Months – spread the cost with interest-free finance, subject to status and terms.
- 0% VAT Until 31 March 2027 – take advantage of the current VAT relief on qualifying installations while it remains available.
- Insurance-Backed Warranty – added protection and reassurance, backed by our accreditations.
- Over 10 Years’ Experience – choose an established solar specialist with a proven track record.
Don’t Wait for the Next Energy Price Rise
With household energy costs forecast to increase and the current 0% VAT period scheduled to end on 31 March 2027, now is a good time to find out whether solar and battery storage could work for your home.
Solar Select can assess your property, roof, electricity usage and future requirements and recommend a system designed around your household. You can also see what we have installed for other Worcestershire homes.
For more background, read our earlier article on rising energy prices and what they mean for homeowners.
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Find out how much electricity you could generate and store with a professionally designed solar and battery system.
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Solar Panels • Battery Storage • £1 Deposit • 0% Finance Up to 24 Months • 0% VAT Until 31 March 2027
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0% VAT applies to qualifying installations and is subject to current government VAT rules. Finance is subject to status, eligibility and terms and conditions. Actual energy generation and financial savings vary according to property, system specification, electricity consumption, tariff, weather and other factors.
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