- The UK government has announced that the majority of homes will be built with solar panels and heat pumps as part of a renewed push for clean energy.
- Plug-in solar panels, which can be connected to a home's network via an ordinary plug, are expected to be available in shops within months for existing homeowners.
- Officials are collaborating with retailers like Amazon and Lidl, and manufacturers such as EcoFlow, to bring these plug-in solar solutions to the UK market.
- Energy companies will also be able to offer discounted bills to residents living near wind farms on windy days, particularly benefiting Scotland and the East of England.
- These initiatives aim to reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets, lower energy bills and cut carbon emissions, with new homes potentially saving up to £830 annually.
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