Solar guides and advice

A clear explanation of how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity for your home.

Monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film solar panels compared — which is right for your roof?

Roof angle, orientation, shading, and panel temperature all affect how much your solar system generates.

Work out the right number of solar panels for your home based on energy use and available roof space.

Solar panels typically last 25–30 years. Here is what to expect from each component over the system lifetime.

Understand how lithium-ion home batteries store solar energy and discharge it when your panels are not generating.

Compare popular home battery options including Givenergy, SolarEdge, and Tesla Powerwall for UK homes.

An honest comparison of adding battery storage vs exporting surplus solar to the grid.

Most home batteries are warranted for 10 years or 6,000–10,000 cycles. Here is what to expect over their life.

Everything you need to know about home EV charger options, speeds, and installation in the UK.

Should you choose a tethered or untethered home EV charger? A clear comparison for UK drivers.

Work out the right EV charger speed for your driving habits and home electrical supply.

How smart chargers and time-of-use tariffs let you charge your EV for as little as 7p per kWh.

Typical solar panel installation costs in the UK, including system sizes and what drives price variation.

Real payback period figures for UK solar installations and how to calculate your return on investment.

How the Smart Export Guarantee works, which suppliers pay the most, and how to sign up.

A clear breakdown of what funding actually exists for solar in the UK — and what does not.

A step-by-step guide to the solar installation process from initial survey to commissioned system.

A practical guide to what happens during a solar panel installation — what access is needed and what disruption to expect.

Typical installation times for solar systems, from survey booking to a commissioned system.

When scaffolding is required for solar installation, what it costs, and whether it should be included in your quote.

How to use your inverter app to track solar generation, self-consumption, and identify faults early.

Signs that your solar system needs professional attention and when routine health checks are worthwhile.

Understand what actions or conditions can void your solar panel product warranty and performance guarantee.