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EVs, Renovations & Weird Energy Setups... Should You Get Solar?

From EV owners slashing energy bills, to homeowners re-roofing or self-building, to high-energy users (and yes… even fish 🐠), this video breaks down where solar delivers real value and how to design it properly. 🌟 What You’ll Learn: How EV tariffs + home batteries can cut household energy bills by up to 75% Why re-roofing is one of the best times to install solar (and how to do it right) In-roof vs on-roof solar: aesthetics, cost, and timing explained clearly How whole-house backup protects high-value loads like fish tanks, heat systems & workshops What self-builders should think about years before the roof even goes on Chapters: 00:00 When solar really makes sense (EVs, renovations &… fish?) 00:19 1️⃣ EVs, off-peak tariffs & charging your home at 7p/kWh 01:40 The “electricity barrel” analogy (and why it matters) 02:35 Exporting power: buying cheap, selling higher 03:20 V2H / V2X explained (and when it’s worth it) 05:42 2️⃣ Solar during a re-roof: timing is everything 07:00 In-roof vs on-roof solar (aesthetic & cost trade-offs) 08:04 Saving money on tiles with inset solar 10:55 3️⃣ High-energy homes: heat pumps, pools & power-hungry lifestyles 12:09 The “holy grail” of solar ROI explained 13:23 Battery vs solar costs (realistic UK figures) 14:03 4️⃣ Self-builders: why early planning makes all the difference 15:27 SAP calculations & building regs explained simply 18:32 5️⃣ Backup power for fish, reptiles & critical loads 21:28 Backup system costs & final thoughts 🔗 Useful Links:    • In-Roof vs On-Roof Solar Panels: Which Is ...      • Is Solar Worth the Money? Real UK Homes, R...   💡 Pro Tip: If you're thinking of switching to Octopus, we're delighted to be able to give you £50 bill credit as an Octopus Trusted Partner 🐙 Get started ➡️ https://apexdomaltd.octopus.energy 💬 Questions? Reach out! If you’re considering solar, battery storage, EV charging, or whole-house backup, drop your questions in the comments. 👍 Like the video if it helped 🔔 Subscribe for honest, engineer-led solar advice 📩 Or get in touch if you want help designing the right system for your home: hello@apexdoma.com / 01625 817 900