Breaking the Green Premium: Why It’s Holding Back Affordable, Competitive Homes
Energy efficiency and renewable features are fast becoming must-haves in new homes. They cut bills, improve sustainability, and boost a property’s long-term value. But the presence of solar, batteries, heat pumps and high-grade insulation are increasingly marketed as “premium” features on new-builds to justify inflated property prices. This is commonly referred to as a “green […]
Rising Energy Demand: Why New-Build Homes Need Bigger Solar Systems
EVs, heat pumps and connected devices are driving record demand for electricity, yet most new-builds still get tiny solar systems that barely make a dent. To future-proof homes and protect residents from rising bills, solar needs to be sized for what’s coming — not what’s already outdated.
Best Roof Types for Solar Panels: A Guide for Housebuilders
With rooftop solar about to become mandatory, solar-ready roofs are a must. This guide breaks down roof types, design tips, and system choices to help you integrate solar effectively into your developments.
Integrating Solar and Heat Pumps in New Builds: A Guide for Housebuilders
As heat pumps replace gas, solar is the perfect partner. This guide explores how pairing ASHPs with smart solar systems can cut energy costs, manage SAP performance, and boost home efficiency.
How Solar Helps Housebuilders Meet EPC Targets
The UK housing market has never been more focused on energy efficiency. Buyers want homes that offer energy independence and lower running costs. Lenders offer better mortgage rates for them. Planning authorities are increasingly baking higher EPC targets into local policy, and a minimum EPC C rating is widely expected to become mandatory across all […]
What Is Gryd? How We’re Changing the Way Homes Are Powered
The homes of tomorrow start with solar today. Learn how Gryd’s solar subscription model is making clean energy simple, accessible, and seamlessly built into new homes – no upfront cost, no added complexity.
Solar Panel Maintenance and Replacement Costs: What Builders and Buyers Should Know
What’s the real cost of solar ownership? This guide breaks down UK solar panel maintenance and replacement costs – and compares leasing vs ownership to help builders and buyers plan for the long term.
Do You Need a Solar Battery? Benefits for New Build Homes
Rooftop solar is becoming mandatory – so what’s next? Discover how home batteries unlock energy independence, bigger savings, and long-term resilience – and how Gryd makes it simple, with no upfront cost.
How Onsite Battery Storage Can Solve Grid Constraints and Improve Project Viability
Facing grid constraints on your new build projects? Learn how on-site solar and batteries can cut connection costs, boost viability, and meet low-carbon planning goals – without waiting on grid upgrades.
Solar Providers Compared: Gryd vs Zero Bills vs SNRG
Navigating solar options for new builds? This guide compares Gryd, Zero Bills, and microgrid solutions like SNRG – breaking down costs, ownership models, and resale impact – to help you choose the right fit for your project and buyers.