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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[…]

Are solar panels worth it?

The big question is how much should you pay for solar? Solar energy can be a costly investment, and some providers may charge more than[…]

Going Off Grid (energy)

Off-grid solar systems offer several benefits, making them an attractive choice for various scenarios: Remember that while off-grid solar systems have limitations (such as not meeting[…]

Deye Micro inverter

For an Age We have been waiting the low cost option for Deye Micro Inverters, There was Enphaze, a micro inverter than was popular but[…]

Solar pergola, the odd UK law…

A solar pergola is a structure that combines the benefits of a traditional pergola with solar panels. Let me explain further: Because of UK planning laws, there[…]

Solar panels on the garage

For many, a low level solar installation will be idea, with power in the garage fairly common why not fit solar there, and what type[…]

Planning Solar

Planning falls in to two categories, planning legal and planning the installation, here we are writing about the installation process planning.But first lets deal with[…]

Cost effective Solar installation

What are the Benefits of Grid-Tied Inverter Solar Installations? Grid-tied inverter solar installations have many benefits, such as: How to Choose the Right Size of[…]

Where do you put solar panels

How to Position Your Solar Panels for Maximum Energy Output

Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electricity, and they are becoming more popular as a source of renewable and clean energy. However, the[…]