Avoiding Energy Market Vulnerability With Solar

The energy market is influenced by numerous factors – and its potential volatility can have a significant impact on energy prices for consumers and businesses alike, as we’ve all experienced over the last few years. Factor 1: Supply and Demand One of the primary contributors to energy market volatility is the delicate balance between supply […]

How Does Solar Battery Storage Work?

Solar Voltage optimise

Interest in solar panels with battery storage is rising as homeowners strive to cut energy costs and make their contribution to a more sustainable environment. It is estimated that more than one million UK households now have solar panels. They benefit from lower electricity bills, a reduced carbon footprint, increased property value, and getting paid […]

What Is a Solar Hybrid Inverter?

How much power does a solar panel produce

Solar energy cuts electricity bills and reduces carbon footprints. To do this, solar panels need an inverter to produce the type of electricity needed to power our homes. Hybrid inverters are a new option with key advantages, and they’re revolutionising how we make the most of renewable energy from the sun.  In the move towards […]

How Much Power Does A Solar Panel Produce?

How much power does a solar panel produce

How Much Power Does A Solar Panel Produce? Solar panels can save households hundreds of pounds a year on fuel bills, plus any surplus electricity can be sold to the National Grid to generate an income. To maximise your savings, you’ll need a solar panel set up of sufficient power output to meet your demand. […]

What Is A Solar Inverter And What Does It Do?

Solar inverter connected to solar panels

What Is a Solar Inverter and What Does It Do? A solar PV system relies on solar panels to generate electricity, but equally as vital is the solar inverter that converts the electricity generated to a usable form. Without this key component, the electricity generated by solar panels wouldn’t be able to power our homes […]

How To Test Solar Panels

How to test solar panels

How to Test Solar Panels Solar energy systems provide a reliable means of generating free electricity, with highly durable components that can last up to 25 to 30 years, and in some cases even longer. Sometimes, though, things can go wrong with your solar PV system, meaning you are not getting the full benefit from […]

Smart Meters & Solar Panels: The Ultimate Guide

Smart Meter for solar panels

Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular as an eco-friendly way to generate free electricity and help households reduce electricity bills and carbon emissions. When paired with a smart meter, this can result in greater savings.  Smart meters help households track and manage energy consumption more effectively. Here we explain all you need to know about […]

Tax Incentives for Solar

Tax incentives on solar panels

Tax Incentives for Solar More and more homeowners and businesses are enjoying the environmental and financial benefits of solar energy. Over 183,000 solar panel systems were installed in the UK in 2023 – a 30% increase on the previous year. Solar panels generate free, renewable, low-carbon energy that cuts fuel bills by reducing use of […]

What Is KWP For Solar?

Houses with solar panels

If you’re looking into getting solar panels to generate free electricity for your home, you’ll come across some terms that need greater explanation. Take kWp, for example. Even if you understand what this abbreviation stands for, do you know what it actually means? KWp is an important consideration for those thinking about going solar. Once […]

Listed Building Solar Panels – What Are the Rules and Restrictions?

Older listed building

An increasing number of homeowners are installing solar panels to generate their own electricity from the sun. This renewable energy cuts electricity bills and reduces carbon emissions that drive climate change. In most cases, you don’t need planning permission to install solar panels. However, if you live in a listed building, it’s a different matter.  […]