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Solar help & advice

Expert guides and advice to help you make informed decisions.

Best Solar Monitoring Apps UK: Tesla vs Sigenergy vs Duracell vs Hanchu

29th September, 2026

Comparisons

Best Solar Monitoring Apps UK: Tesla...

Tesla, Sigenergy, Duracell, and Hanchu offer solar monitoring apps with unique features suited to different needs and budgets.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Does a Home Battery Need Wi-Fi or an Internet Connection?

29th September, 2026

Guides

Does a Home Battery Need Wi-Fi or an...

Most home batteries can work without Wi-Fi, but some smart features need an internet connection.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Solar Panels for Terraced Houses: What Homeowners Should Know

29th September, 2026

Guides

Solar Panels for Terraced Houses: Wh...

Many terraced houses are well suited to solar panels, with roof layout, orientation and shading usually having a greater impact on performance than th...

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Do You Need Planning Permission For Solar Panels In The UK?

29th September, 2026

Guides

Do You Need Planning Permission For...

In most cases, homeowners in the UK don’t need planning permission for solar panels, provided the system meets certain guidelines around size, locatio...

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

How Solar Panels Actually Work in UK Weather

29th September, 2026

Guides

How Solar Panels Actually Work in UK...

Even in the UK’s cloudy weather, solar panels can still produce electricity. They do not need bright sunshine all of the time.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Best Solar Panels UK

29th September, 2026

Guides

Best Solar Panels UK

In this guide we compare key panel types and specs for UK homes, outline typical installed prices, and show how to match panels with reliable inverter...

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

The MCS Certificate For Solar Panels: An Expert Guide

29th September, 2026

Guides

The MCS Certificate For Solar Panels...

An MCS certificate confirms your solar panel installation meets recognised industry standards and is often required for SEG payments.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Solar inverter clipping explained: Is your system losing energy?

23rd September, 2026

Guides

Solar inverter clipping explained: I...

Solar inverter clipping happens when your panels produce more power than your inverter can convert at that moment.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Solar Battery Charge and Discharge Rates Explained

18th September, 2026

Guides

Solar Battery Charge and Discharge R...

A solar battery's charge and discharge rates determine how quickly it can store and supply electricity.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Home battery storage without solar: costs and savings

14th September, 2026

Guides

Home battery storage without solar:...

Can a home battery save you money without solar panels? Explore real iHeat quote examples, understand potential savings and find out what your home ne...

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Can You Replace Your Solar Inverter With a Different Brand?

08th September, 2026

Advice

Can You Replace Your Solar Inverter...

Yes, you can replace a solar inverter with a different brand, as long as it's compatible with your existing system.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager

Plug-In Solar Panels UK: Are They Legal And Worth It?

28th August, 2026

Guides

Plug-In Solar Panels UK: Are They Le...

From 27 August 2026, compliant plug-in solar panels can be connected to standard UK mains sockets under new rules for small-scale solar.

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Bethany Armstrong

Renewables Manager