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Solar advice and guides for UK homeowners

Straight answers on solar panels, batteries, costs and finance, written with our MCS certified installers.

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FEATURED GUIDE How many solar panels do I need? A UK guide How to work out the right system size for your home, from your yearly electricity use to your roof space, with a simple panel-count table from 4kW to 8kW. SOLAR PANELS8 min read Read the guide →

BATTERIES6 min read Is a solar battery worth it in 2026? What a battery actually does, who saves the most, and how charging on a cheap overnight tariff changes the numbers. Read guide →

LOCAL GUIDES7 min read Solar panels in Walsall: what local homeowners need to know Roof types, planning rules, costs and finding an MCS certified installer in Walsall and the West Midlands. Read guide →

BATTERIES8 min read Fox ESS vs Sigenergy: which home battery is right for you? A plain-English comparison of two popular home battery systems, and which type of home each one suits. Read guide →

COSTS & FINANCE5 min read The Smart Export Guarantee explained: how you get paid How SEG works, what you need to sign up, and how to compare export tariffs from different suppliers. Read guide →

COSTS & FINANCE4 min read 0% VAT on solar panels and batteries: what it means for you Why home solar and battery installations are VAT-free right now, and how long the zero rate is set to last. Read guide →

SOLAR PANELS5 min read Do solar panels work in winter and on cloudy days? Solar panels still generate on grey days. Here's what to expect through the year in the UK. Read guide →

COSTS & FINANCE5 min read How 0% solar finance works How spreading the cost works, what 0% APR means and what to ask. Read guide →

SOLAR PANELS4 min read Do I need planning permission for solar panels? When home solar counts as permitted development in England, and when you need to check first. Read guide →

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