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Peak Shaving – How to Cut Power Peaks

Electricity consumption in a household is rarely even. Instead, it goes up and down — calm periods at night, followed by sharp peaks in the[…]

High-cost protection for 2026 – a safety net never used?

Starting in 2026, the government will introduce a new high-cost protection for electricity. The idea is that households should not have to pay more than[…]

Energy Tax Cut 2026 and Its Effect on Solar Power

In the autumn budget, the Swedish government announced a significant relief for all electricity consumers:From January 1, 2026, the energy tax on electricity will be[…]

August 2025 – Our 2nd Month with Solar Energy

Introduction After our very first month of production, in July, we already knew that solar panels were making a difference: we even ended up with[…]

Why a battery is central when having solar panels

A common question when talking about solar panels is: “Do you really need a solar battery?”For us, the answer has become clear: the battery is[…]

New rules for solar energy in Sweden

When we started our solar journey, government support and regulations were an important part of the calculation. But now support for solar energy in Sweden[…]

July 2025 with Solar Energy – in Numbers

Introduction After one month with solar panels on our roof producing solar energy, we finally have clear numbers showing how much we produce, sell, and[…]

Understanding Your Electricity Bill

(Why It’s More Complicated Than It Looks — and How to Read It Like a Pro) Most of us glance at our electricity bill, see[…]

How We Took Control of Our Energy Costs with Solar and Batteries

Just like many others, we started thinking about solar energy when electricity prices soared and our bills became more unpredictable than the weather. But investing[…]