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...
The solar panel inverter is the most important part of your solar system - choose a good one.
Use our interactive electric vehicle calculator to find out how much electricity and electric car uses.
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...
The Feed in Tariff ended in 2019 and was replaced by the Smart Export Guarantee.
The new Demand Flexibility Service from the National Grid has paid Octopus customers up to £4/kWh to support that grid.
If installed on every house in the UK (excluding flats). Solar could provide 60% of all domestic electricity consumption.
Between April and September, solar generation would exceed all domestic electricity demand.
Solar panels in England will generate between 15-27% as much electricity in the winter compared to their summer peak...
Did you know that the difference between electricity tariffs could be hundreds of pounds a year?
It's worth taking time to choose the right tariff.
It's a good idea to know how much energy each of your household items uses so that you can maximise the self-consumption of your solar-generated electricity.
If you can generate more electricity than your house uses and therefore export more than you import - with Octopus Flux, your bills could go (very) negative!
Solar panels generate electricity by using the photovoltaic effect.
This is my favourite video - particularly all the Franks representing electrons in a rowing boat!
Your solar panel savings come in two parts. Self-consumption of solar-generated energy and the Smart Export Guarantee. Boost your savings by 50% by using a TOU tariff.
Possibly. It's actually quite rare, it does happen. There are a few easy and non-invasive options to prevent this from happening.
A solar battery stores excess generation from your solar installation that would otherwise be exported..
Unless you have limited roof space, a 4 kW solar system is unlikely to be the best choice for your home.
Just like cleaning your windows to let in more light, it is also worth adding your solar panels to the window cleaning schedule.
It depends. There are several factors you should think about when considering installing solar panels in retirement.
We discuss these considerations within this video.
Using real-world examples we’ll show you how one customer reduced their pollution and CO2 emissions from electricity consumption by 177%.
Solar panels are expected to last 40-50 years. In theory, solar cells will still be producing power long after we’re all gone.
Between 10-22 solar panels for a domestic install.
You will need 10+ solar panels to generate the equivalent amount of electricity an average home uses per year.
An average electric car will travel approximately 4 miles per kWh. How many miles could your home solar system provide?
An average home in the UK uses 3638 kWh of electricity per year. A detached house will use 4153 kWh, according to the Energy Savings Trust.
What to look for, why selecting the right inverter is important and how to ensure that your solar panel system is as productive as possible.
An average electric car will travel approximately 4 miles per kWh. How many miles could your home solar system provide?
The main ingredient in solar panels is Silicon (sand). Silicon is the second-most abundant element on the planet after Oxygen.
An average electric car will travel approximately 4 miles per kWh. How many miles could your home solar system provide?
Yes, as with all electronic components solar panels can catch fire. Mainly due to the quality of components and/or installation.
Solar panels are recyclable. After their useful life you can recover: 95% of glass. 100% of metal and 85% of the silicon.
If you have flown over the UK you will instinctively know the answer to this question….everything is green and that’s due to solar energy.
The cost of installing quality solar and battery storage will range from £5000-9000 depending on the components used.
Not as expensive as not having them!
The answer will depend on you usage profile and the amount of energy your home can generate.
Explained within this article using a real-world example.
With the increasing concern for environmental sustainability and the rising costs of traditional energy sources, many homeowners in Horsham are considering..
Solar panels are a remarkable innovation in the field of renewable energy, offering a clean and sustainable way to generate electricity. In the coastal town of...
As the world seeks sustainable and renewable energy solutions, solar panels have emerged as a leading choice for homeowners and businesses in Hove.
Are you considering making a sustainable and cost-effective investment for your home? Look no further than solar panels...
