Guides

Browse our helpful guides below.

Solar
Can neighbours object to solar panels?
Can neighbours object to solar panels?  
Find out if neighbours can object to solar panels and if you need planning permission for your home installation.  
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Electrical
A comprehensive guide to finding the right commercial electrical contractor 
More than 400 workplace fires take place every week. Here’s how you can minimise devastating losses by choosing the right commercial electrical contractor.
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Spartek and Watton council meet with Ukrainian Delegate and Mayor Oleg Volskyi at Spartek head quarters
Spartek ECS Showcases Solar Innovation During Ukrainian Delegation Visit
Spartek ECS Limited, a Watton-based business, proudly hosted a Ukrainian delegation as part of the Wayland region’s new cooperation agreement with a Ukrainian city.
Electrical
The importance of choosing an NICEIC accredited electrician 
For safe, compliant electrical work, here’s why you should choose an NICEIC accredited electrician for peace of mind. Spartek is an NICEIC accredited electrical contractor serving East Anglia.
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Solar jargon explained, understanding common terms
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. 
Mini Rossie and our Spartek sponsorship
Mini Rossi
16-year-old Izzy has been turning heads in the motorcycle racing world from a remarkably young age. Nicknamed “Mini Rossi” in tribute to her idol, MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, Izzy embodies the passion, skill, and determination that Spartek is proud to support.
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scaffolding on a roof with solar panels
The cost of scaffolding when fitting solar panels in the UK 
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.
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Spartek employee working hard on a solar install project
Important questions you should ask before buying solar panels 
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.
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MCS Certification on a Solar Panel Installation
Why MCS Certification Matters for Solar Panel Installations  
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.
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solar panels on the roof of a UKI business
Are solar panels worth it for a business?
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?
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Solar panels on a home with snow.
Do Solar Panels Work in Winter? 
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.
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duracell solar battery
A Guide to Solar Panel Battery Storage
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.
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a guide to installing solar panels flat roof
A Guide to Solar Panels on a Flat Roof
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.
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understanding solar maintennce
Understanding Solar Panel Maintenance
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.
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what is solar thermal energy
What is Solar Thermal Energy?
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.
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what is solar pv
What is Solar PV?
In our guide we help explain what Solar PV means, how many panels you might need and if solar panels are worth it.