The OZEV Grant: Up to £350 Off Your Home EV Charger The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) provides a grant of up to £350 towards the cost of installing a home EV charger. If you own or lease an electric vehicle and have off-street parking, you are likely eligible. At ALPS Electrical, we handle the […]
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Choosing the Best Home EV Charger in the UK As OZEV-approved EV charger installers, we fit all four of the leading home EV chargers across the North East: the MyEnergi Zappi, Ohme Home Pro, Tesla Wall Connector and Wallbox Pulsar Max. Each has distinct strengths, and the best choice depends on your specific setup, priorities and […]
What Happens During a Tesla Powerwall 3 Installation? If you have ordered a Tesla Powerwall 3 or are considering one, you probably want to know exactly what the installation process involves. As Tesla Certified Installers who have completed numerous Powerwall 3 installations across the North East, we can walk you through every step from initial survey to […]
Fox ESS Hybrid Inverter: Our Honest Review After Dozens of Installations At ALPS Electrical, we have installed more Fox ESS hybrid inverters and Fox Cube batteries than any other brand across Teesside and the North East. Having fitted these systems in everything from compact terraced houses to exposed North Yorkshire Moors farmhouses, we have a […]
GivEnergy vs Tesla Powerwall: An Installer’s Honest Comparison At ALPS Electrical, we install both GivEnergy and Tesla battery storage systems every week. Customers frequently ask which is better, and the honest answer is that it depends entirely on your priorities, budget and what you want the system to do. Both are excellent products from reputable manufacturers. This […]
Tesla Powerwall 3: Our Honest Review as Certified Installers As a Tesla Certified Installer, ALPS Electrical has fitted dozens of Tesla Powerwall systems across the North East. The Powerwall 3 represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, and after months of installations and monitoring real-world performance data, we are ready to share our honest assessment. This […]
Winter Solar Performance in the North East: The Real Data One of the biggest concerns for homeowners considering solar panels in the North East is whether they generate enough electricity during the darker winter months. It is a fair question. From November through February, daylight hours are shorter and the sun sits lower in the sky. But […]
Solar Panel Payback Period: Real Numbers for 2026 Understanding the payback period is essential when evaluating whether solar panels are a worthwhile investment. The payback period is simply how long it takes for your cumulative electricity savings to equal the upfront cost of your system. At ALPS Electrical, we provide every customer with a detailed payback calculation […]
How Many Solar Panels Does Your Home Need? Sizing a solar panel system correctly is crucial. Too small and you miss out on potential savings. Too large and you are paying for capacity you cannot use effectively. At ALPS Electrical, we design every system based on a detailed assessment of your electricity usage, roof space and future […]
Solar Panel Grants and Incentives Available in the UK in 2026 One of the most common questions we receive at ALPS Electrical is whether there are any grants available to help with the cost of solar panels. While the old Feed-in Tariff scheme closed in 2019, there are several financial incentives and funding programmes available […]
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