How Automation Solar Helps Homeowners Save Even More as Brits with Rooftop Solar Cut £471 Million from Their Energy Bills
According to new analysis by Gryd Energy, more than 1.6 million UK households now generate their own power from rooftop solar saving a combined £471 million on energy bills in just the past year. It’s a remarkable milestone that shows how far solar technology has come, both in affordability and effectiveness. But there’s an even bigger opportunity: making these savings smarter, automatic, and fully optimised. That’s exactly where Automation Solar comes in.
Solar Savings Are Soaring
Between August 2024 and August 2025, over 167,900 new domestic solar systems were installed, generating an estimated £58 million of savings for those households. Homes with rooftop solar typically cover 30–40% of their annual energy needs directly from the sun. When combined with battery storage, that figure can climb to 60–80% drastically reducing dependence on grid energy and shielding households from price volatility.
Beyond self-consumption, households also earn from Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs, selling excess energy back to the grid. It’s clear that solar is no longer a niche environmental choice it’s now a mainstream financial decision.
The Missed Opportunity in “Green Premium” Homes
However, not all new homeowners are reaping the benefits. Many new-builds still lack integrated solar and battery systems meaning their residents are missing out on around £780 in annual savings. Despite government plans under the Future Homes Standard (2027) to make rooftop solar mandatory on all new builds, today’s property buyers face a “green premium” challenge.
Developers often pass the cost of renewable systems typically £15,000 to £30,000 directly to the buyer. While these features add value, they also raise sale prices, creating a perception that sustainability comes at a cost. But it doesn’t have to.
Automation: Taking Away the Complexity
That’s where Automation Solar changes the equation. Our AI-driven Energy Management System (EMS) automates how homes use, store, and export solar energy removing the need for homeowners to constantly monitor or adjust settings.
Instead of juggling multiple apps or guessing when to charge or discharge a battery, Automation Solar’s software learns your household patterns, energy prices, and weather forecasts. It then automatically optimises energy flows to:
- Maximise self-consumption of solar power
- Charge batteries when energy is cheapest or most abundant
- Discharge intelligently during high-cost periods
- Export excess power for maximum tariff value
- Track performance and savings in real time via an easy-to-use dashboard
The result? Every homeowner can unlock more value from their solar investment — without needing to lift a finger.
Making Smart Energy Simple
Traditional solar systems still rely on manual settings or basic timers, meaning many households never achieve their full potential savings. Automation Solar eliminates these inefficiencies by turning your solar PV and battery storage into a fully integrated, self-optimising ecosystem.
Our cloud-connected platform not only manages energy more intelligently, but also provides detailed insights — from daily and weekly generation data to carbon savings, system health, and export performance. It’s energy management made effortless.
A Smarter Path to Net Zero
Over the past five years, the UK’s domestic solar capacity has surged by nearly 63%, rising from 3.6 GW in 2021 to 5.8 GW in 2025. Together, solar-powered homes have already reduced around 8.3 million tonnes of CO₂ proof that household-level change drives national impact.
As the UK accelerates towards its 2030 and 2037 Net Zero targets, automation will play a critical role. By removing the barriers of complexity, cost, and control, Automation Solar is enabling homeowners to save more, waste less, and contribute directly to a cleaner energy future.