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Latest Guides & Advice

Expert advice on solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers and more from our team of MCS certified installers.


Battery Storage

Octopus Flux 2026: How to Maximise Solar Battery Returns

Step-by-step guide to getting the most from Octopus Flux with a home solar battery in 2026 — scheduling, charge profiles, and typical annual savings.

Electrical

Finding a NAPIT or NICEIC Registered Electrician in Teesside

Why NAPIT and NICEIC registration matters when choosing an electrician in Teesside — and how to verify your contractor.

Solar PV

How Much Battery Storage Do You Need With Solar?

The three key things to consider when sizing a home battery — usage patterns, solar generation and your tariff.

EV Chargers

Solar-Aware EV Charging: Free Miles From Your Roof

How a Zappi or Ohme charger can divert your excess solar straight into your car — and how much you could save.

Commercial

Commercial Solar: A 31.6kW Golf Club Case Study

What goes into a commercial rooftop solar install, using our Saltburn Golf Club project as a real-world example.

Solar PV

Do Solar Panels Work in the North East?

Spoiler: yes. We break down real generation figures from our North East installations across the seasons.

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