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What are the challenges with residential solar systems in 2025?

Lots of installers wanting to enter the sector often ask me what the challenges are likely to be. This is multifaceted – with angles around installation but also integration and what consumers actually want. A big one at the moment is EV chargers and PV/battery systems from different ecosystems and brands. Unfortunately, these often will

Your guide to how much solar panels cost in 2025

With energy prices rocketing again, now may be a good time to consider investing in solar panels to generate your own electricity. The energy price cap rose by 6.4 per cent in April, taking the average household bill to £1,849 per year for a typical home using electricity and natural gas. The average cost

How to calculate your home battery needs for the next blackout

Understanding watt-hours will help you survive power outages and off-grid adventures. Buying a giant battery for the next blackout or off-grid adventure can be daunting, especially when hundreds or even thousands of dollars are on the line. Get it wrong and you’ve either spent too much money for something you’ll never use or discover that

I tested the Tesla Powerwall 3 – going off-grid feels good

I tested the Tesla Powerwall 3 – going off-grid feels good, but it's a long-term investment rather than a quick fix With all of the distractions impacting Tesla’s bottom line at the moment, it’s easy to forget that the Elon Musk dabbles in so much more than rocket ships and electric vehicles. Tesla Powerwall

How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut

Storm Herminia brought more strong winds and heavy rain just days after Storm Éowyn battered parts of the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Met Office said that Éowyn was one of the most exceptional storms of the decade - with 100mph (160km/h) winds recorded in Scotland. It warned that stormy weather is likely to

A History Of Solar Panels Over The Last 40 Years

Solar technology has matured massively in recent times with the cost and payback period of commercial installations for businesses being lower than ever. This has made solar a popular option for businesses of all sizes in hopes of reducing their carbon footprint, but more importantly, their costs. Since the first commercial solar cells were made

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