How much does Solar PV cost in 2022
✔ The average solar panel system for a three-bedroom house costs £5,920 ✔ Solar panels could reduce your annual energy bill by £522 ✔ VAT on solar panels has been cut from 5% to 0% for the next five years How much does Solar PV cost in 2022 This is the best time in history to get solar […]
Home Battery – Is it really worth it?
Home Battery – We look at the facts and figures to help you make an informed decision whether this is a good investment Home Battery – Solar Battery FAQ What are the Best Types of Solar Battery? There are 2 main factors to consider when reviewing the best types of battery; the first being its […]
SunPower Maxeon 6
Are these the ultimate Solar Panels? Maximise your Solar Power Generation Enjoy more savings Sunpower Maxeon 6 AC panels have an Enphase Microinverter built-in. That means that each panel works as an individual unit. If one of your panels is shaded or has a technical issue, unlike with conventional panels and inverters, the rest of your system […]
Enphase IQ7A Micro Inverter -Is this greatest solar invention
IQ 7A The smart-grid-enabled Enphase IQ 7A™ microinverter is the high-performance version of the seventh-generation IQ platform and is designed for 60-cell/120 half-cell and 72-cell/144 half-cell modules. Like the IQ 7, IQ 7+ and IQ7X models, its polymer housing and revolutionary wiring system simplify installation. As part of Enphase’s IQ system, it integrates easily with the […]
Solar Panel Bird-Proofing
Solar Panel Bird-Proofing – Is it worth doing? Solar Panel Bird-Proofing – Introduction Solar panels offer a ready-made shelter for nesting under combined with a high vantage point from which to survey the surroundings. If there’s such a thing as estate agency in bird world, and in particular pigeon world, it’s easy to envisage the […]
How do I get an Energy Independent Home?
In the times of the Energy Crisis can you become Energy Independent? We find out if it’s possible. How do I get an Energy Independent Home? – What is a Energy Independent Home? A self-sufficient home is one that can independently produce all the power it needs, without the need to rely on an external […]
Inverter or Micro Inverter? We discuss the Pro’s & Cons to help you make an informed decision.
Solar inverters have one core function: convert the direct current (DC) solar panels generate into an alternating current (AC), which is the type of electricity used in your home. Inverter technology has been steadily evolving over the past several decades to better enable homeowners to reap maximum power from their PV systems. Both string inverters […]
What is a Solar Inverter and why do I need one?
The heart of your solar PV system Many people spend many hours wondering which panel they should choose and don’t give a thought to any other component of the system. However the real heart of the system is the solar inverter, a very clever piece of kit which costs between £500 and £1,200 on a […]
Do Solar Panels have maintenance?
One of the most appealing aspects of solar PV is that it requires very little maintenance in return for decades of functioning lifetime. With no moving parts, solar panels aren’t put under the mechanical stresses inherent in other generators. But the system is a significant investment – with most of its return based on using […]
Can Solar PV give me a ROI? Lets find out…
Can Solar PV give me a ROI? It’s now been three years since solar subsidies were phased out and tax rates first hiked, then dramatically scrapped. At the same time, electricity prices have continued to rise, especially during the recent energy crisis. So what does this mean for the economics of solar power? In short, are […]
