Do You Need a Solar Battery? Benefits for New Build Homes
As rooftop solar becomes a standard feature in UK new-builds, forward-thinking developers and homeowners are asking: how do we unlock the full potential of clean energy? This article reveals why home battery systems are the key to energy independence, higher savings, and long-term resilience — and how Gryd makes it simple with no upfront cost.
Solar Providers Compared: Gryd vs Zero Bills vs SNRG
With solar becoming a must-have for new homes, developers face a maze of options. From upfront costs to energy tariffs, system ownership to resale risk, this guide breaks down some of the options out there — Gryd, Zero Bills, and SNRG — to help you cut through the noise. Discover which approach aligns with your build strategy, budget, and buyers’ expectations.
A Simple Guide to Solar Leases: How They Work and Why They’re Growing
As clean energy becomes a national priority, a new model is quietly transforming how homeowners and housebuilders go solar — no upfront costs, no maintenance hassle, and no regulatory headaches. This article breaks down the modern solar lease and how Gryd is making it effortless to future-proof homes, fight fuel poverty, and meet net zero targets.
Mandatory Solar Panels in New Homes: What Housebuilders Need to Know
As the UK government prepares to implement the Future Homes Standard, housebuilders face a key change: mandatory solar panels in new homes by 2027. This shift supports decarbonisation goals and meets homebuyer demand for energy-efficient living. With solutions like fully funded solar leasing, developers can adopt solar technology without upfront costs. Learn how to navigate these regulations, enhance your projects, and meet buyer expectations while staying profitable. Ready to embrace the future of homebuilding? Explore our insights on integrating solar into your developments.
Solar’s ‘Rooftop Revolution’ Can Energise – Not Imperil – Construction Industry
The clean energy transition has been steadily building momentum for years now, but this year solar’s ‘rooftop revolution’ is set to make particularly big political and economic waves. So, how will the construction industry rise to the occasion in 2025 and take advantage of the opportunity that the solar movement presents?
GRYD Energy secures £1M Pre-Seed for solar hardware subscription
GRYD has developed a UK-first subscription model that allows developers and homeowners to install solar without ever paying for the hardware.
GRYD Secures £1M to Unlock UK’s Residential Solar Potential
UK-based solartech startup GRYD Energy has secured £1 million in Pre-Seed funding to accelerate its national expansion. It offers a unique subscription-based approach that removes the high upfront solar installation costs for developers and homeowners.
Zero cost solar pilot launches in St Ives to unlock clean energy for millions of homes
The project, deployed by solar tech company GRYD Energy in partnership with BK Developments, is the first in the UK to test smart solar and battery storage systems for new-build homes that carry zero upfront cost burden for the developer or homeowner.
Housing Ministry refutes claims the Future Homes Standard will be weakened
CEO and co-founder of residential solar firm GRYD, Mohamed Gaafar, said: “The new government’s green growth agenda cannot be realised without an unapologetic commitment to the Future Homes Standard. This will give the property sector the clarity and stability it needs…
Residential solar CEO reacts to Labour uncertainty on Future Homes Standard
Mohamed Gaafar, CEO and Co-Founder of GRYD Energy: “The time has come for the new government to take a firm stance on the FHS and commit to making the country’s housing fit for the future. The FHS is a crucial piece of legislation that will raise the environmental standards of new homes and ensure the housing sector’s energy supply is more resilient, affordable and sustainable for all.