Solar planning requirements being relaxed for larger systems
Over the last few years we have seen the restrictions on solar PV systems relaxed considerably, and it is now possible to install a solar PV system of up to 50kW on a rooftop without requiring planning permission, so long…
10 interesting solar panel facts
With the announcement that Solar PV provided a record 7.6% of the UK’s energy demand on Saturday 21st June 2014, we thought we might share with you 10 other interested facts about Solar PV that you might not know. More…
Will my neighbours complain about my solar PV or Wind Turbines?
As long as solar PV and wind power have been around, there have been neighbours who complain about them. Whether it spoils their views or makes too much noise, there is always someone ready to complain. What I want to…
Voltage Optimisers
What are Voltage Optimisers? Typically electricity in the UK is supplied at 242V but most appliances are rated between 217 and 253V. The concept is that if you can reduce the voltage supplied, then there will be reduction in your…
How many solar panels can I fit on my roof?
Solar panels are now an affordable way to reduce your demand on the electric grid by producing your own electricity. That is without even taking into account the Feed-in Tariff, which pays you for every unit of electricity created, regardless…
Can I get a grant for solar panels?
Solar can be a bit of a complicated area: governments make complex announcements, cold calling companies promise the world, and the subsidies change all the time. It is quite hard for the consumer to fully understand how everything works. So…
The problem with renewables and intermittency
Renewable Energy sources & their lack of predictability We got an interesting email from one of our readers this morning, regarding Wind Power – glossing over the part where he said that we were the victim of brainwashing for thinking…
7 more things you need to ask yourself before installing solar PV
A few weeks ago we wrote a piece on ‘7 things you need to consider before installing solar PV’ In this blog we are going to continue the theme! Another 7 things you should consider… Should I use the electricity…
7 things you need to consider before installing solar PV
In this blog, we take a look at some of the key considerations you should be aware of before installing a Solar PV system. 1. Is your roof strong enough? Some buildings, especially older ones, may not have the roof…
Can you get solar panels for free?
It is great to see our customers interested in Solar PV, and we regularly answer questions about solar at our Green Deal Assessments. One of the questions we get asked a lot is, ‘I heard about a company that does…