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Energy Prices Rise Again in October — How Solar and Batteries Can Protect Your Bills

The BBC has reported that UK energy prices are set to rise again this October, with a typical household paying around £35 more per year. While the increase may sound small, it adds to years of rising costs — and many families are looking for ways to take back control of their energy bills.

At UKGEI, we specialise in helping homeowners across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire cut their reliance on the grid through solar panels, battery storage, and smart home energy systems.

Energy Prices Rise Again in October — How Solar and Batteries Can Protect Your Bills

Why Energy Bills Are Going Up

Energy costs continue to rise due to global supply issues and increased demand. Unfortunately, this leaves homeowners exposed to higher charges — especially during peak usage hours when electricity prices are at their highest.

How Solar Panels Can Help

By installing solar panels, you can:

  • Generate your own clean electricity.

  • Reduce how much power you buy from the grid.

  • Shield yourself from future price rises.

Every unit of solar energy you generate is one less you need to pay for at inflated rates.

Why Battery Storage is a Game-Changer

Batteries take solar savings to the next level:

  • Store your excess solar during the day for use in the evening.

  • Charge your battery on cheaper overnight tariffs and use it at peak times.

  • Lower your reliance on expensive grid energy, even on cloudy days.

For example, a small battery system could help households save more than the £35 annual rise in just a few months — and those savings grow year after year.

Smart Energy with UKGEI

We don’t just install equipment — we provide MCS-certified, TrustMark-accredited solutions designed for maximum efficiency and savings.

  • GivEnergy Platinum Installer – advanced battery storage and solar solutions.

  • Sigenergy Approved Installer – cutting-edge battery and energy management.

  • MyEnergi Product Champion – including the popular Zappi EV charger, integrating solar and storage with electric vehicle charging.

Take Control Before the Next Price Rise

Energy prices are beyond your control — but how much you rely on the grid isn’t. With solar panels and battery storage, you can reduce your bills, lower your carbon footprint, and future-proof your home against rising costs.

Book your free consultation with UKGEI today and discover how much you could save.

frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Q: How much can I save with a solar battery system?

A: Savings vary depending on your home and usage, but many customers reduce bills by hundreds of pounds per year — well above the £35 increase expected in October.

Q: Do I need solar panels to benefit from a battery?

A: No — batteries can be charged on cheaper overnight tariffs and used during peak times, helping you save money even without solar.

Q: Are UKGEI installations certified?

A: Yes — we’re MCS-certified and TrustMark-accredited, ensuring all installations meet the highest standards.

Q: What areas do you cover?

A: We install solar, batteries, and EV chargers across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.

UKGEI Are Now Advanced Installers for GivEnergy

UK Green Energy Installations have now been accredited by GivEnergy as Advanced Installers.

What does this mean for you?

Being an Advanced GivEnergy Installer shows that UK Green Energy Installations has not only installed the required quantity of batteries and inverters but received positive feedback from each customer for those installations.

This demonstrates how UKGEI will:

  • Install your system with professionalism and reliability

  • Install your system to the required standard and quality

  • Install and configure your system to provide the optimum results for your premises.

GivEnergy Software for Solar and Battery Storage

The GivEnergy software is a great way of monitoring and managing your home energy system. Download the app from the Google Play store, or from the App Store. You can also access it directly on the GivEnergy website where you can see more detail and have access to more settings.

What can you monitor on the givenergy app?

The app allows you to monitor a number of things including:

  • How much energy is being generated by your solar panels

  • The charge status of your GivEnergy battery or batteries

  • Your grid import energy

  • Your export to grid

  • See how much energy is going in and out of the your home

What can you manage on the givenergy app?

As well as monitoring a range of power generation and usage, the app allows you to see and change settings to suit your requirements including:

  • Changing the times when you import energy from the grid to maximise cheaper rates

  • You can also change the percentage of power you wish to charge the battery using power from the grid (see example below)

  • Define the times you’d like to discharge your battery’s to utilise the energy for your home

  • Control your reserve and usable capacity

GivEnergy App Battery Charging Status

Example - you know the weather isn’t going to be great on Friday for generating energy, so you need to adjust your settings in the app. The app allows you to A) define when to charge your battery from the grid and B) by how much (percentage). As the weather isn’t looking great you decide to charge your battery to 80% Thursday night from 7pm when you can access a cheaper rate / tariff. You then allow the solar on Friday to top it up to 100% ready for the weekend.

GivEnergy Residential Batteries AND Inverters Now Come with a 12 Year Warranty as Standard!

UK Green Energy Installations are delighted to annouce that GivEnergy are leading the way by inroducing an unprecedented 12 year warranty across their battery AND inverter range from today (11th September 2023).

All GivEnergy batteries and inverters installed and fully commissioned by UK Green Energy Installations will be backed by the 12 year warranty. All systems must be:

  • Fully commissioned and installed by UK Green Energy Installations (a certified GivEnergy Installer).

  • Receive a health check every 5, 8 and 10 year period.

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