The Solar trend for 2024
Historically in the first quarter of 2022, solar energy in the United Kingdom had experienced some notable trends: These trends indicate a growing interest in solar[…]
Dual MPPT – Adding solar
how to boost solar in winter, different approaches and ways to to get more power.
How hard is installing solar (DIY)
DIY solar installation. here is a bit of a guide that a good start point with some important details.
Charge controller power factoring.
Let me start by saying this applies ONLY to MPPT solar charge controllers or and any buck converter.Many many people find this confusing and is[…]
Delving into BS 7671: Section 712 and Solar Panel Systems
Within the British Standard BS 7671, Section 712 specifically focuses on the electrical installations of photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems. While the term “photovoltaic” refers[…]
Plug in solar.
Plug in solar is one of the hot topics for DIY solar, in fact how to attach solar legally in the UK is some-what defined;[…]
Arch Fault – DC Protection. Prevent fires.
There is as always some confusion with DC protection and this morning was no different, when on my feed appeared confusion on a DC breaker[…]
IET Code of Practice for Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems
The IET Code of Practice for Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems, published in 2015 (second edition available now), serves as a comprehensive guide for the[…]
Solar installation – The essentials.
Check your solar installation shopping list, we our Solar Checklist. ( we may have forgot something)
DC Cables made to order.
Solar PV cables – 4 and 5mm2 MC4, MC4Evo2.ESS cables – lugged soldiered and sleeved. Key factor: Cable size (AWG gauge) Other considerations: Here are[…]