What the Tesla Backup Gateway 2 does, why whole-home backup needs it, and how we scope Powerwall 3 backup on UK installs. Plain answers from ALPS.
Author Archives: Ian Sinkamba
What a Powerwall 3 Expansion adds: 13.5 kWh per unit, up to three per system, what it does not add, where it goes, and when a second Powerwall wins.
We install both. Fox ESS vs Tesla Powerwall 3 compared on capacity, power, backup, warranty and apps, plus an honest view of who each one suits.
Tesla Certified explained, the questions to ask a Powerwall installer, what a proper quote itemises, and the red flags to walk away from.
What the mySigen app actually does day to day – the 3D flow screen, Sankey chart, AI Mode, Octopus tariff data, smart loads and what you actually touch.
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 […]
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 […]
Doncaster Multi-Trade Installers in 2026 Multi-trade installers — combining electrical contracting, solar panel installation, battery storage and EV charger installation under a single MCS and NAPIT-certified business — have become the dominant model for home energy upgrades in Doncaster and South Yorkshire. Homeowners have learned, often through hard experience, that using three separate trades for […]
The Yorkshire Electrical Sector Is Pivoting Across Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, York, Hull and Harrogate, electrical firms are adding solar panel installation, battery storage and EV charger installation to their service offerings. This is not a niche trend — it is a wholesale shift in what “an electrician” does and what customers expect. CCS Heating & Renewables […]
Commercial Solar Panel Installation in the UK: A 2026 Guide Commercial solar panel installations are fundamentally different from residential projects. The scale is larger, the financial stakes are higher, the planning and grid connection processes are more complex, and the consequences of choosing the wrong installer are more severe. This guide is written for business […]