Solar & battery
Generate, store and use your own energy. Here’s how solar panels and home batteries make it possible.
3 Apr 2026
Adding a battery to existing solar panels: what to know in 2026
Already have solar panels? Adding battery storage lets you keep more of the electricity your panels generate and use it when it matters most. In this guide, we explain how to add a battery to existing solar panels in the UK, what to check first, and how Aira integrate solar, storage and heating into one intelligent setup.
6 Jan 2026
Solar panels with home battery storage: is it worth it?
Solar panels generate free, 100% clean energy, but a home battery is what helps you use more of it. By storing excess solar power for later, battery storage can make solar far more effective. Here’s why solar and batteries belong together. And where Aira fits in.
4 Aug 2023
Solar panels vs heat pump
So, you’re thinking about making the switch from your carbon-producing gas boiler to renewable energy. Should you opt for solar panels or a heat pump? Both are natural, energy-efficient energy sources that are resilient to gas prices. So, what if you used both, for a carbon-free home - read on to find out more.
29 Jul 2024
The benefits of combining solar panels and heat pumps
Solar panels and heat pumps are two innovative technologies helping homeowners reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions. But how do they work? And are they a match made in clean energy heaven?
6 Feb 2025
Do you need solar panels with a heat pump?
Imagine a home that’s warm, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. For many homeowners, combining heat pumps with solar panels offers a compelling way to achieve this vision. But you may be left wondering if solar panels are a necessary part of a heat pump system.
30 Apr 2026
Solar panel grants and incentives in 2026
Solar panel grants in 2026 are more limited than many expect, but there are still ways to reduce costs and maximise savings. From 0% VAT to Smart Export Guarantee payments, here’s what’s actually available and how solar, battery storage and heat pumps work together to lower your energy bills.
30 Apr 2026
How to become energy independent in the UK
Energy independence doesn’t mean going off-grid – it means generating, storing and using more of your own energy at home. With solar panels, battery storage and a heat pump working together, you could reduce your energy bills by up to 90% and take control of how your home is powered.