Advantages of Solar Panels
Powering your home with solar panels cuts energy bills, reduces your carbon footprint, and can increase the value of your property. It also gives you the opportunity of making a small income by selling electricity generated back to the National Grid. More than 1.3 million UK homes now have solar panels. Energy experts estimate that […]
Solar Panels on Slate Roofs – Are They Suitable?
We don’t often think about the roof on our home, let alone venture up there. We simply let it get on with its job, protecting us from the elements year after year. You may be vaguely aware of the type of roof tiles that are sheltering you from the weather, but the question takes on […]
DNO Application Guide
Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) are responsible for ensuring that electricity reaches consumers, whether residences, businesses or other types of premises. They do this by managing and operating infrastructure that is vital to the electricity supply chain, ensuring that the energy ecosystem of the country is efficient, maintained and backed up with failsafe. When you want […]
Guide to Ground-Mounted Solar Panels
Are ground-mounted solar panels a viable option for my home? More often than not, our team of installers at Effective Home will opt for roof-mounted solar PV systems, but where this isn’t possible we might recommend that you ground-mount solar panels at your property instead. Speak with one of our solar experts today for an […]
Solar Panels on Slate Roof: Do They Work?
Can you install solar panels on a slate roof? Yes, you absolutely can, although it may come with some additional costs due to additional slate roof solar brackets and solar fixings. Let Effective Home guide you through solar panel installations on slate roofs below. With the price of energy a major issue, everybody is looking […]
Coloured Solar Panels – Are They A Good Option?
Coloured solar panels are designed with different colours to the standard black or blue. Solar power generates free electricity that cuts energy bills, helps combat climate change, and potentially adds value to homes, yet some people may think twice about installing solar panels because they don’t like how they look. A solar array is often […]
Black Solar Panels – Are They Worth It?
Have you ever wondered why the majority of solar panels are black or blue? These colours aren’t artificially incorporated into solar modules for aesthetic effect, rather they are a result of how the panels are manufactured. So why are we seeing black rooftop solar panels becoming more commonplace than blue ones? In this post, you […]
Smart Export Guarantee – Everything You Need To Know
More than 1.3 million households in the UK are currently reaping the benefits of solar power – cutting energy costs, helping the environment, and adding value to their home. You can also earn money under the Smart Export Guarantee initiative by selling some of the solar energy you generate. Discover everything you need to know […]
Solar PV vs Solar Thermal – What You Need To Know
Solar technology harnesses free, renewable energy from the sun to produce electricity that can power homes and businesses, and depending on the setup, provide hot water. These two solar systems may appear similar but they work in different ways. Solar PV technology generates electricity, while solar thermal technology, which is generally less familiar, heats water. […]
Different Types Of Solar Panels For Your Home
Solar panels are a large part of the UK’s solution to expanding renewable energy production and consumption. Over the past decade, production and adoption of solar panels has ramped up, taking advantage of the advancements in the technology to make them more cost-effective and affordable. The innovations that have been made in the field have […]