A solar inverter’s maximum output DOES NOT relate to the solar capacity able to be installed. Getting AC output confused with the DC capacity of the solar array could cost you £000’s in the long run by not using the...

An electric car will on average travel 3-4 miles per kWh, depending on driving habits and driving conditions. I have had my Tesla model 3 for 3 years and over this time I have averaged just over 4 miles per...

The solar panel inverter is the most important part of your solar system – choose a good one. Solar panel inverters convert DC electricity generated by your solar panels into AC to be used in the home. They monitor your...

Are flat roofs suitable for solar panels? When would you consider a flat roof solar panel system? Flat roof solar panels are used to maximise solar generation from a dormer, flat roof extension or garage roof. Flat roof solar panels...

How to compare solar panels We’re all taught to believe that, for the most part, bigger is better – and you’d be forgiven for thinking the same when it comes to solar capacity. A larger capacity should mean more power,...

The Feed in Tariff ended in 2019 and was replaced by the Smart Export Guarantee. Octopus Outgoing currently pays 15p/kWh and as high as 30p/kWh on Octopus Flux for exported electricity. E On pays 16.5p/kWh. Now export rates have improved...

In 1921, Albert Einstein won his first and only Nobel prize for his work on describing the photoelectric effect. Light (a beam of particles) knocks loose electrons from the solar cell, the solar cell then directs these electrons along a...

Solar panels in England will generate between 15-27% as much electricity in the winter compared to their summer peak, depending on the direction they face, pitch and shading. North facing solar panels will produce just 6% compared to the energy...

Installing solar panels and battery storage will make an immediate impact on your energy bills, no matter what tariff you choose. Did you know that the difference between electricity tariffs could be hundreds of pounds a year. It’s worth taking...

Knowing how much energy appliances in your home typically use will help you maximise your self-consumption of your solar-generated energy. For example, if you have a 3600W hybrid inverter then the maximum AC output of your solar array and battery...

A case study: 6.4kW solar system, 3.6 kW GivEnergy hybrid inverter, 9.5 kWh battery storage, emergency power supply and Octopus Flux. Location.: Edgware Estimated annual solar generation: 5593 kWh Estimated annual electricity consumption: 3700 kWh Total cost: £13,420 Potentially a...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/dCZtDnsusrY Solar panels generate electricity by using the photovoltaic effect. In 1921, Albert Einstein won his first and only Nobel prize for his work on describing the photoelectric effect. Light (a beam of particles) knocks loose electrons from the solar...

https://youtu.be/NGDZur9WfTs Your solar panel savings come in two parts Self-consumption of solar generated energy, reducing the amount of electricity you have to buy from the grid. Smart Export Guarantee – units of electricity that you do not consume or store...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/gTHivdBXn10 Possibly. While it’s actually quite rare, it does happen and when pigeons do nest under your panels it can be very frustrating, they will not damage the cabling underneath but they could make a mess on top of your...

A solar battery stores excess generation from your solar installation that would otherwise be exported. It can also charge at off-peak times to be used during peak times. Once the battery is full, your solar installation will simply continue exporting....

A 4 kW solar sytem can be a good option for a household with average energy consumption. 4kW solar systems are generally more affordable, produce as much electricity as the average household uses per year and will fit onto most...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/gdLIp_XMrl4 Correction: Not all solar panels are suitable to walk on* Yes. Just like cleaning your windows to let in more light, it is also worth adding your solar panels to the window cleaning schedule. Remember – the more light...

Should you install solar panels in retirement or before you retire? An ideal retirement is one without bills! A solar installation will beat any savings account or annuity for returns. Prices now start from just £4950. As a small portion...