Expert Solar & Energy Guides

Complete guide to solar panel grants and incentives in the UK for 2026. Covers 0% VAT, Smart Export Guarantee, ECO4 and local funding.

Honest Tesla Powerwall 3 review from a Tesla Certified Installer. Covering real specs, installation process, Tesla app experience and actual performance data from our installs.

Compare the best home EV chargers in the UK: MyEnergi Zappi, Ohme Home Pro, Tesla Wall Connector and Wallbox Pulsar Max. Real installer insights to help you choose.

Unbiased comparison of GivEnergy Gen 3 and Tesla Powerwall 3 from installers who fit both. Covering price, capacity, apps, backup capability and real-world performance.

Real generation data from ALPS Electrical installations across Teesside and the North East. Find out exactly how much solar panels generate and save this far north.

Complete guide to 0% VAT on solar panels in the UK. What qualifies, what does not, how it affects your total cost and how long the zero rate will last.

Step-by-step guide to claiming the OZEV grant for your home EV charger. Eligibility, how to apply, what you need and how ALPS Electrical handles everything for you.

Practical guide to calculating how many solar panels your UK home needs. Based on electricity usage, roof space, orientation and whether you have an EV or heat pump.

Real payback period calculations for solar panels in the UK using current 2026 electricity prices, actual generation data and export tariff rates.

Real winter solar panel performance data from North East installations. Month-by-month generation figures, how batteries help and why winter output is better than expected.

Plain-English guide to G99 applications for solar panels and battery storage. What they are, when you need one, how long they take and how ALPS Electrical handles the process.

How dairy, poultry and arable farms in the North East are using solar panels to reduce energy costs. Covering large roof arrays, grants, Capital Allowances and ROI.

How schools in the North East can access funding for solar panels in 2026 through Great British Energy, Salix Finance, DEC grants and local authority schemes.

Honest Fox ESS hybrid inverter and Fox Cube battery review from installers who have fitted dozens. Covering build quality, app experience, performance data and who it suits.

Step-by-step guide to Tesla Powerwall 3 installation. What happens on the day, timelines, electrical requirements and what to expect.

Find out if your consumer unit needs upgrading before an EV charger installation. Signs your fuse board is outdated, what an upgrade involves, and typical costs.

How to add battery storage to existing solar panels. Compatible systems, costs, installation process and whether it is worth it.

Real data on east-west facing solar panel performance vs south facing. Why east-west roofs still deliver excellent returns and can actually be better for self-consumption.

Complete guide to installing solar panels on a garage or outbuilding roof in the UK. Structural requirements, planning rules, costs and whether a small system is worth it.

Direct comparison of Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Powerwall 2 from installers who have fitted both. Key differences in inverter, capacity, backup, price and performance.

Find out when solar panels need bird proofing, how pigeon guards work, costs and whether to fit them at installation or later. Practical advice from installers.

Case study: 31.6KW commercial solar installation at Saltburn Golf Club. 56 JA Solar panels, 30KW Solis inverter. Energy savings, timeline and lessons learned.

Can solar panels be installed in winter? Yes. Real installation photos and generation data from our North East winter projects.