Monthly Archives: May 2026

Electrical

Consumer Unit Upgrade: Do You Need One and What Does It Cost?

Posted on by Ian Sinkamba

Consumer Unit Upgrades: The Complete Guide Your consumer unit (also called a fuse board or distribution board) is the nerve centre of your home’s electrical system. As a NAPIT-registered contractor, we carry out consumer unit upgrades throughout Teesside and the North East as part of our consumer unit upgrade service. This guide explains when you need […]

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Electrical

EICR Testing for Landlords: Complete 2026 Guide

Posted on by Ian Sinkamba

EICR Testing for Landlords: What You Need to Know in 2026 Since June 2020, Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) have been a legal requirement for all privately rented properties in England. As a NAPIT-registered electrical contractor, we carry out EICR inspections for landlords across Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire — and help property owners […]

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Commercial

School Solar Panel Funding 2026 Guide

Posted on by Ian Sinkamba

Solar Panel Funding for Schools in 2026 Schools across the North East are facing rising energy costs while simultaneously being asked to reduce their carbon footprint. Solar panels for schools offer a solution to both challenges, and in 2026 there are more funding options available than ever before. This guide explains the key funding sources and how […]

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Battery Storage

GivEnergy vs Tesla Powerwall Comparison

Posted on by Ian Sinkamba

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 […]

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Battery Storage

Tesla Powerwall 3 Review — Real Installation Experience

Posted on by Ian Sinkamba

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 […]

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