Blog: Solar News and Seasonal Advice
Eco Solar Panel Installation Company posts seasonal advice, solar news and plain walkthroughs of how jobs run. For costs, planning and grants, see the guides.
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News · 29 September 2026
ECO4 ends on 31 December 2026: what Birmingham households should know
ECO4 runs until 31 December 2026. Who qualifies, why Ofgem says it is not a grant, how the council's ECO4 Flex route works, and how to spot a cold call.
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How a job runs · 29 September 2026
What happens on a solar panel survey: a walkthrough
What happens on a solar panel survey in Birmingham, from the first call to the written quote: the roof, the shade, your usage, the planning check and the grid.
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News · 29 September 2026
VAT-free solar panels end on 31 March 2027: what it means for Birmingham homes
Solar panels and batteries in homes are VAT-free until 31 March 2027. What the zero rate covers, what could change afterwards, and how long a job takes to plan.
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Seasonal · 29 September 2026
Solar panels in winter: what to expect in Birmingham
How much solar panels make in a Birmingham winter, why output drops, what's normal month by month, and four checks to make before the dark months set in.
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