Guides

The Cambridge Building Society wanted solar on the slate roof of its central Cambridge head office. No shutdowns, no disruption to a working financial institution, no compromise on how the building looked from the street. We installed 258 panels in five weeks.

Solar PV can improve your EPC rating by reducing your home’s modelled grid electricity use in the SAP assessment. This guide explains how solar affects EPC scores, whether it can help you move from EPC D to C, and what UK sizing and DNO export rules (G98/G99) mean if you’re considering a larger system.

Find out if neighbours can object to solar panels and if you need planning permission for your home installation.  

Solar technology is all well and good, but like most industries, it’s filled with jargon which can leave you in the dark. Here, we demystify some common solar terms to help you get the solar installation that’s right for you. 

Don’t overlook the cost of scaffolding, a crucial part of a safe and efficient installation. This article explores why scaffolding is needed, what influences the cost, and how much you can expect to pay in the UK. Discover tips to manage expenses and ensure your project meets all health and safety standards.

Installing solar panels on your home or business is a great way to bring down those ever-increasing utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is a UK-based standards organisation whose role is to maintain and certify the high-quality standards of low-carbon products designed for solar and renewable energy installations in domestic and commercial projects.

With some microbusinesses using up to 15,000 kWh (kilowatt hours) of energy each year, the cost of running a business can add up. The good news is that solar power could be a long-term solution to rising energy costs, so why don’t more commercial buildings use solar?

Our guide will help explain how your solar panel will work in the snow and what level of energy you can expect them to produce.

To help you work out whether energy storage is right for your home and energy needs, we take a look at what your options are and what you should expect to budget.

Our guide helps you to understand the do’s and don’ts when installing solar panels on a flat roof. Flat roofs can be your only option for a solar panel installation and we aim to help guide you through the process.

Whether you’re just thinking about installing solar panels or already have them, maintenance is likely to be a key concern. Our guide helps you to understand the factors that contribute to maintaining solar panels.

We enjoy exploring the fascinating world of solar thermal energy and how it works so that our potential customers can gain a better understanding of what they are buying and why.

In our guide we help explain what Solar PV means, how many panels you might need and if solar panels are worth it.