Solar panels, battery storage, and renewable energy guides
Most 'underperforming' solar systems are just having a UK winter. How to tell normal seasonal dips from shading, soiling, inverter faults and genuine failures.
Your panels will outlive their inverter — usually by a decade or more. What a replacement really costs in 2026, which warranties save you the bill, and why…
Enphase's IQ Battery 5P stores 5kWh per unit and carries a 15-year warranty, the longest in the mainstream market. We look at the specs, the AC-coupled trade-offs and…
The SigenStor stacks inverter, battery modules and an optional DC EV charger into one tower, with instant backup. We review the specs, UK prices and the risks of…
Most UK homes pay £3,500 to £8,500 for an installed battery in 2026. We break the bill into hardware, labour and the extras that quietly add £1,000 or…
Scaffolding is one of the quiet costs of going solar — typically £600–£1,200 on a two-storey semi. Here is what drives the price, why some installers quote it…
Same 13.5kWh, more than double the power, and the solar inverter moved inside the box. What Tesla changed between the Powerwall 2 and 3, and whether owners should…
The Powerwall 3 is good, but it isn't the only option. We compare five UK-available alternatives on capacity, backup and installed price, and say which suits which home.
Solar panels are now a common sight on UK rooftops, but the real game-changer in 2026 is battery storage. A home battery lets you store the electricity your…
If you have been thinking about solar panels for a while but never quite pulled the trigger, spring is the moment to act. The combination of lengthening days,…