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Our team of industry experts explain all things solar.

With almost a decade and a half in the renewable energy business, our team discuss all things solar related. Want to know what a voltage optimiser does? Or if Solar Panels can be installed on a flat roof? This is the place to find out.

  • Solar Inverters

    The ultimate guide to solar inverters for homeowners You may not be aware, but a solar panel inverter is one of the most important parts of a solar panel system,…

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  • Types of Solar PV Systems

    What types of solar PV systems are available? As the solar PV system market develops there are different types of solar systems available for customers, enabling them to meet the…

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  • Solar Panel Insurance Backed Guarantee

    What is an Insurance-Backed Guarantee (IBG)? An Insurance-Backed Guarantee (IBG) is an insurance policy designed to cover the warranty on a system provided by the original installer. The idea of…

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  • How does Solar Energy work?

    You may be thinking about installing solar panels and your main question is… how does solar energy work? Solar energy is the most abundant energy resource on earth. Fun fact!…

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  • Solar Panel need-to-knows

    “Solar power? Hang on, we don’t live in California!” True, but it’s all about daylight, not sunshine. Panels can still generate some electricity on gloomy days, vital when the weather’s…

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  • Solar Panels in a Conservation Area

    Solar Panels In A Conservation Area With the ever-increasing popularity of solar panels on homes in the UK, there can on occasion be a cause for concern if you want…

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  • Solar Panel Grants

    History of solar panel grants and schemes The solar industry and transformed on several occasions over the past decade, mainly driven by government grants, subsidies and falling prices. Schemes that…

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  • IKEA Solar Panels

    What are IKEA solar panels? Between 2017 – 2019, IKEA sold solar panels in the UK. Initially sold in selected stores, IKEA was predominately cost focused with panels costing less…

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  • Home Solar Energy Batteries

    About Solar Panels with a Battery Solar batteries, otherwise known as a home-energy battery, work in tandem with your solar PV system to store excess energy for use when you need it.…

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  • Solar Panels for sheds and outbuildings

    With the ever-growing price of energy bills, homeowners and business owners are looking for ways to reduce their energy bills. For homeowners, aside from the traditional option of fitting solar…

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