Posts about Solar installation

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[…]

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The Solar Shed: Electrifyingly Good for the Modern Man Cave

The humble shed, once a dusty repository for forgotten lawnmowers and rusty tools, is being transformed. Today’s shed is evolving into a multi-functional haven, a[…]

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[…]

Tigo solar optimisers do they work?

Do they work? Tigo optimisers, like the TS4 model, are generally considered to be effective in improving the performance of solar PV systems. Here’s a[…]

Performance calculations

Have you ever wondered if you can calculate solar production more accurately?Here is how you can…. Knowing your solar array installation is one of the[…]

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[…]

MPPT Charge controllers.

MPPT Charge Controllers: The page discusses MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) charge controllers, crucial for optimizing solar power systems by managing the charging process efficiently. Functionality:[…]