“We’re seeing a massive shift as people take matters into their own hands – switching to solar, heat pumps and EVs, locking in low running costs and shielding themselves from future price shocks.”

April 12, 2026 - 05:59 UTC

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I'm still trying to figure out the heat pump thing.

I have solar for electric and EV. Gas for heat, water and stove.

Not sure if I can afford the heatpump switch or if it is worth it
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💯 I got an EV 8 years ago, solar shortly after, partner joined with an EV 2 years later. Got 1 battery, then a heat pump, then a 2nd battery, about to add a 3rd. LPG tank removed a month ago. Now 100% fossil fuel free! Leccy tide tariff, £140/month covers everything #DriveElectric #RenewableEnergy
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I'm happy I got the panels into my Scottish 2nd home recently.

They are now coming in handy.
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At what point does mass adoption result in such a fall in demand that the prices in the supply chain of fossil fuels fall below the cost of renewable investments? It's a question we need to consider.
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That’s something like the utility company argument about solar: if the electricity grid becomes a backup to locally generated power, the economics of the system materially change. They’re not going to maintain and upgrade expensive infrastructure if they can’t get a positive return on it.
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Only for those with some assets - those without are stuck, yet they are the ones govt needs to invest in.
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My solar panels & the battery that stores the power I don't use during the day, have definitely saved me a fortune in electricity bills. I'd undoubtedly have spent the money on other, less practical shit, so it was a worthwhile expense & I get to feel a tad smug.
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And it actually frees up money for other things.

Then, after the break-even point, it's 20+ years of free power.
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