Watt Matters - April Energy Price Cap

April Energy Price Rise

Rises in the energy price cap have regrettably become something of a regular occurrence during recent times. Updated every three months, April saw a rise of 6% on average, meaning a typical household will now pay up to £1,849 for a dual-fuel tariff. Looking toward the future there is some optimism in the forecast with a fall to average prices expected later in the year. But this uncertainty isn’t a great scenario for homeowners.

With summer fast approaching, now is a great time to start thinking about adding solar and battery storage to your home. And why wouldn’t you, not only can these systems help you live an eco-friendly life, but they can support with your energy bills and potentially cut them by 90%

As someone who’s been at the heart of home energy revolution for over 20 years, I’ve never seen such strong momentum behind solar and battery solutions – and with good reason. During my time working within the energy industry, solar felt like a niche option. Now, it’s fast becoming the go-to for homeowners wanting to cut bills and live a greener lifestyle.

Reliability of renewables

While many renewable energy sceptics argue that clean energy like solar is intermittent and unreliable, the development of battery storage blows that argument out of the water. As a result of innovative advances in batteries which hold more energy and last even longer, solar has become a reliable solution to rising energy costs. Being able to store generated solar power in a storage battery can maximise your initial investment, making solar a viable solution to high energy costs.

What about when the sun isn’t shining? With a storage battery, this isn’t a problem as excess electricity generated by your solar array will be stored in the battery keeping your home powered – even after the sun’s gone down. If this isn’t enough to cover your house demands, then drawing low-cost energy from the grid to top up the battery can keep the power going for longer, and for less money.

Return on investment

I get many people asking how much will I save using battery systems? While there are several factors to that equation what we do see is that while the upfront cost of solar and battery storage may seem a barrier to entry, the long-term savings are undeniable.

If you’re on a dynamic tariff and offset around 90% of your usage, you could be saving up to £656 this year — money back in your pocket, year after year.

Over a long-term period of twenty years, homeowners are looking at potential savings of over £21,000* all while cutting grid dependency and your home’s carbon footprint. And there’s an additional bonus - solar and battery upgrades can even boost the value of your house by up to 3%. It’s a win for your bills, your carbon footprint, and your long-term investment.

Solar and Battery Storage on the Rise

What is clear is that homeowners continue to be frustrated by high energy costs, I’ve spoken to many homeowners recently who share this sentiment.

This is backed by recent stats released which show people are taking action! Solar and battery storage is presenting an attractive option to lowering those costs. Figures from the microgeneration certification scheme (MCS) show that 42% of newly built homes in Q4 2024 are powered by solar energy, showing the potential that battery storage could support UK homeowners with lower electricity bills and supporting families and tenants out of fuel poverty.

This is the story for not only new homes in the UK, but also existing ones. MCS statistics show that existing homes have also been embracing solar. In January 2025 there was a 16.5% increase in the number of installations completed when compared to the same time period in 2024.

Battery storage is booming too, with over 22,000 home battery storage systems installed in January 2025 alone. As a pioneer of home battery storage, it is fantastic to see the number of homeowners investing in their energy independence.

Why Choose Duracell Energy

We’ve built our technology with families and homeowners like you in mind. Our home batteries, EV chargers, and inverters all work together with the Duracell Energy App to give you complete control of your entire household energy system.

With a market leading 8,000 charge and discharge cycles, and highest grade battery cells, the impressive Duracell Energy home battery system can provide low cost, reliable energy and help you embrace a greener tomorrow.

To take your first step to energy independence, simply use our online quote calculator to help you choose the best solar battery storage set-up for your home.

As energy prices continue to shift, I truly believe now is the time for homeowners to take control. If you’re considering making the move to solar and storage, we’re here to guide you through it every step of the way.

*savings calculated based on the cost of electricity increasing on average 5% per year