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If you installed solar panels in recent years without a battery, you’re far from alone, and you’ve probably noticed electricity prices climbing while Smart Export Guarantee rates for the electricity you export have been falling. It’s a natural moment to wonder whether you can add a battery now rather than starting from scratch. The good […]
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Solar PV and heat pumps can complement each other, but their seasonal patterns don’t align: solar generation peaks in summer, while space-heating demand peaks in winter. This guide explains how they interact, why savings vary by property and tariff, and what to consider when sizing PV, storage and heating equipment. How Heat Pumps and Solar […]
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Solar panels are a familiar sight on rooftops across the South East and can be a useful asset for buyers. Before purchasing, check who owns the equipment, what income rights transfer, and whether the system is safe and working. This checklist focuses on England and Wales, covering ownership documentation, FiT and export arrangements, roof-space leases, […]
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Rent-a-roof arrangements offered some homeowners solar panels without an upfront installation bill in return for granting a solar company long-term rights over the roof. The model expanded during the early Feed-in Tariff (FIT) years and became less attractive as new-installation tariffs fell. Existing leases can still affect sales and remortgages, so this guide explains how […]
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For many well-specified UK systems, payback may fall somewhere between 8 and 15 years, although particularly favourable installations can recover their cost sooner. With panels commonly operating for 25 years or more, a suitable system can continue reducing electricity costs for many years after reaching break-even. Below, we walk through the exact formula, the factors […]
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If you live in a conservation area, it is natural to assume solar panels are off the table, buried under layers of planning red tape, or simply not worth the hassle. The good news is that this worry is usually unfounded. The great majority of homes in conservation areas can install solar panels under permitted […]
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For many UK homeowners, the appeal of DIY solar panels comes down to one simple number: the cost of installation labour. With online tutorials, plug-in kits, and forums full of confident self-installers, cutting out professional fees from an already significant investment can feel like an obvious way to save. On paper, DIY solar looks cheaper. […]
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If you already have solar panels, or you’re considering them, there’s a good chance you’ve asked yourself one question: is a solar battery actually worth the extra cost? It’s one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners across the South East, and the honest answer is that it depends on your circumstances. This […]
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Picture this. You have just collected three solar quotes for your South East home, and on the surface, they look almost identical. Similar panel count, similar inverter, similar bottom-line price. Look a little closer, though, and the warranties tell a very different story: one offers 12 years on the panels, another 25, and the third […]
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Solar panels are a significant investment, and it is completely natural to want to keep them in the best possible condition. The good news is that in the UK, heavy rainfall does much of the cleaning work for you. However, certain situations, such as persistent bird fouling, a nearby tree dropping pollen and debris, or […]
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