So you’ve decided to get solar panels, and now you’re looking at batteries. Smart move. But here’s where it gets confusing – there’s about a million different brands out there, all claiming to be the best, and the specs read like something from a physics textbook. Let me save you some time. I’ve spent way … Read more
Right, let’s talk about the dream – completely ditching the energy companies, living off your own power, never seeing another electricity bill again. Sounds brilliant, doesn’t it? The short answer is: Yes, you technically can go fully off-grid with solar in the UK. But should you? That’s a completely different question. Let me be honest … Read more
Thinking about getting solar panels? Good shout. But before you ring up an installer and start getting quotes, you need to work out whether your home’s actually suitable for them. Not every house is ideal for solar. Some are brilliant, some are okay, and some just won’t work without spending a fortune first. The good … Read more
Right, so your gas boiler’s on its last legs and you’re thinking about a heat pump. Good timing. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme can knock £7,500 off the cost, which makes a massive difference. But here’s the thing – applying for this grant isn’t as straightforward as you might think. You don’t just fill in a … Read more
Right, let’s talk about the Feed-in Tariff scheme. Or rather, let’s talk about what it was, because here’s the thing – if you’re reading this hoping to sign up for it, I’ve got bad news. The scheme closed to new applicants on 31st March 2019. But before you click away, there’s still important stuff to … Read more
Right, here’s the question loads of people are asking – should I get solar panels or a heat pump? Or both? And if I can only afford one, which gives me the best bang for my buck? The short answer is: they do completely different things, so it’s a bit like asking “should I get … Read more
So you’ve got solar panels, or you’re thinking about getting them. And now someone’s mentioned battery storage and you’re sat there wondering – do I actually need one? Is it worth the extra money? Let me save you some time: for most people with solar panels in the UK, yeah, it probably is. But not … Read more
Right, so you’ve decided to go solar. Brilliant. But now comes the tricky bit – actually finding someone to install the damn things without getting ripped off or landed with a cowboy outfit that disappears after six months. There’s literally thousands of MCS-certified installers out there. And honestly? A lot of them are perfectly decent. … Read more
Let’s talk money. Because that’s what you’re here for, isn’t it? You’ve been thinking about solar panels, you’re sold on the idea, but now you need to know – how much is this actually going to set me back? The short answer? Between £6,500 and £8,000 for a typical 4.0 kWp system. But hold on, … Read more
Right, so you’re thinking about solar panels. Smart move. But let’s be honest, the upfront cost can be a bit… well, terrifying. The good news? There’s help out there. Sort of. Here’s the thing though – and I hate to be the bearer of bad news – but the golden days of solar grants in … Read more