The Tesla Powerwall is a rechargeable home battery that stores electricity from your solar panels, the grid, or both. It can help you use more of your own solar power, charge from cheaper off-peak electricity tariffs, reduce reliance on the grid, and provide backup power during outages when installed with the right backup equipment. Tesla … Read more
The UK sits roughly between 50° and 60° north latitude, which means the sun stays in the southern part of the sky and sits lower in winter than in summer. That is why solar panel direction and tilt angle matter. But it is also why the “perfect” solar panel angle is not worth obsessing over … Read more
Heatable is one of the UK’s best-known online-first home energy installers, offering solar panels, battery storage and other energy-saving upgrades through a fixed-price digital quote process. The company has built a strong reputation for convenience, fast quoting and customer service. On Trustpilot, Heatable currently has more than 14,000 reviews and a 4.8/5 TrustScore, with the … Read more
Electricity used to be one of those business costs you could budget for without thinking too hard about it. Not anymore. For many UK businesses, energy has become a serious boardroom issue. Bills are higher than they used to be, prices can swing without much warning, and more customers, suppliers and investors are asking awkward … Read more
Plug-in solar panels are being talked about as the next big thing for UK households, especially renters, flat owners and people without suitable roofs. The idea is simple: instead of installing a full rooftop solar system, you use a small solar panel kit that can sit on a balcony, patio, shed, garden frame or wall. … Read more
Solar panels are no longer a futuristic luxury – they’ve become one of the most popular home upgrades in the UK. But with so many different quotes, grants, and options floating around, the obvious question remains: how much do solar panels actually cost in 2026, and what will you really get for your money? The … Read more
A G98 application ensures you can connect your small-scale renewable or storage installation to the grid while maintaining the local grid’s safety, integrity and supply quality. Installing rooftop solar panels, EV charge points, heat pumps or home battery systems in the UK comes with technical and safety requirements. The official UK Government framework requires you … Read more
Conservatories are popular additions to homes in the UK. A conservatory is a structure made primarily of glass and attached to an existing house. Government data shows that over 18% of houses in England have conservatories. With the growing interest in harnessing the sun’s power to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions, solar panels on … Read more
The UK government wants more people to install solar panels, so the regulations for solar energy are often relaxed, even in conservation zones or when listed buildings are involved. The purpose of a conservation area is to safeguard a location’s culture, architectural history, or distinctive characteristics. In the UK, there are no least 10,000 conservation … Read more
Although it’s not strictly required for your solar panels to have a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate, it’s highly recommended. Government data shows the MCS has certified over a million installations since its launch in 2007 and has around 2,000 registered installers. But what is an MCS certificate for solar panels, and why is it … Read more