In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. A recent SunPower survey of more
Congratulations, you’ve installed one of the smartest upgrades available to your solar system – a battery. But if you’re treating it as a set-and-forget solution, experts say you’re leaving big savings on the table. As a long-time solar energy expert, Huglo Solar director Tim Sturgiss gets a buzz from finding ways his clients can
There are now around 1.5 million UK households fitted with solar panels Money expert Martin Lewis has shared how households can save hundreds every year on their energy bills by taking advantage of an often misunderstood green technology. Solar panels are becoming an increasingly common sight on UK homes, but many people are still
A quiet energy revolution is underway, and it could mean extra cash for over 850,000 UK homes Solar homeowners still on the government’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme could be missing out on significantly higher earnings by switching to the Smart Export Guarantee, according to a recent report. The analysis highlights that many households can
Picture this: a storm knocks out the neighborhood power. Your lights flicker and die. You relax, knowing your fancy Tesla solar panels and big Powerwall battery should kick in. But nothing happens. Silence. Darkness. Heartbreaking, right? Why did your expensive backup system fail you? Let’s figure it out. Your Tesla solar system isn’t magic.
Compare export tariffs to find the best rates If you've got solar panels, make sure you're getting the best rates for the electricity you export back to the grid. Some energy suppliers offer far better rates than others, so it's key you get the best deal. When you got your solar panels installed matters There
Nearly 100,000 domestic solar panel systems were installed in the UK from January to June this year, per the latest data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This independent certification scheme certifies products and installers of small-scale renewable energy technologies. March was the best month for installations, with MCS recording almost 24,000. January, as is
A record-breaking heat dome over the central United States is sending temperatures – and cooling bills! – soaring into triple digit territory. Luckily, there’s a readily available technology that can help keep your home cool without playing that infuriating and unwinnable “keep your thermostat at 79 degrees” game: a home solar and battery system.
Thirty years ago, a quiet suburban street barely noticed the start of a revolution being built on its doorstep. A house constructed in 1995 was the first in Britain to incorporate a solar roof and would set the agenda for domestic renewable energy. Earlier this month, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the "vast majority"
Installing solar panels is a great way to lower your energy bills and lower your carbon footprint. You can also sell extra energy you make, making them even more worthwhile. But if you want to put solar panels on your roof, where do you start? Our step-by-step guide will take you through the solar