As the year wraps up, most people look back at what they spent.
But smart homeowners, the ones planning ahead, look forward to what they could save.
If you’ve been considering solar but haven’t taken the leap yet, this is your sign.
Because 2026 could be the year your home stops leaking money into the grid… and starts generating its own.
This is your 2025 Solar Savings Report… a simple breakdown of how much a typical UK home could save next year with a solar + battery system installed before spring.
☀️ First: What Did Solar Homeowners Save in 2025?
Energy prices stayed volatile.
Winter bills rose.
Smart tariffs changed.
But solar homeowners came out strong.
Here’s what the average Novus customer saved in 2025 with a mid-sized system:
Typical 6 kW Solar + 10 kWh Battery System
- Annual savings: £900–£1,500
- Self-sufficiency: 55–80% depending on home size
- Summer zero-bill days: Frequent
- Winter bill cuts: £80–£160 per month
And customers with larger systems or EVs saved even more.
Solar proved, once again, that it performs year-round, not just in summer.
🔮 So What Could You Save in 2026?
Let’s project forward.
With a typical UK energy tariff of 28–35p/kWh and expected winter rises, the savings from solar remain incredibly strong.
If you install in early 2026, you could save…
- £1,000–£1,800 in the first year with a 6 kW system
- Up to £2,400 with an 8 kW system
- £300–£600 extra with a battery using smart tariffs
- £100–£200 from hot water diverters (free hot water most of the summer)
That means many systems pay back faster than ever, especially once you hit spring and summer generation.
🎯 Where Savings Come From (The 2026 Breakdown)
1. Lower daytime grid usage
Panels power most of your home while it’s light.
2. Evening power from your battery
Stored energy carries you through expensive peak-price hours.
3. Smart tariffs (cheap overnight charging)
Even on dark winter days, you avoid premium pricing.
4. Free hot water for half the year
iBoost units make this a huge hidden saving.
5. Protection from future energy price rises
Every year bills go up, your solar savings grow faster.
🔋 Battery Storage = Bigger 2026 Savings
A solar system works.
A solar system with a battery works harder.
Winter evenings, early mornings, school rushes, cooking, laundry, all powered from stored solar or cheap overnight electricity.
This is why 70–75% self-sufficiency is now normal for homes with battery storage.
📈 Solar Also Boosts Your Home’s Value in 2026
If you ever plan to move, this matters.
Homes with solar typically increase in value by:
- 4–6% with panels only
- Up to 10% with a battery included
Buyers love lower bills and strong EPC ratings, and that won’t change in 2026.
🗓 Why Installing Before March 2026 Matters
Because timing is everything.
If you install in winter:
- Your system is ready for peak generation in March–October
- You beat the spring installation rush
- You immediately reduce winter bills
- Your 2026 savings start building from day one
Think of it like planting a money tree.
The earlier you plant it, the more it grows.
2026 Could Be the Year You Stop Renting Your Electricity
Every month you delay is a month of paying full price for energy you could be generating yourself.
Solar is no longer a “nice to have”, it’s a strategic financial decision with year-round benefits. And your 2026 Solar Savings Report makes one thing clear:
The sooner you start, the more you save.
Get your free solar quote today! Simply fill out the form below or give us a call on 01422 768113.