How Saltburn Golf Club Cut Energy Costs with 31.6KW Solar Saltburn Golf Club approached ALPS Electrical with a clear objective: reduce their escalating electricity costs. Like many sports clubs and leisure facilities across the North East, the club had seen their energy bills rise sharply, putting pressure on finances that could otherwise be invested in […]
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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 […]
Solar Panels for Farms: A Practical Guide for North East Farmers Farming is an energy-intensive business. From grain driers and milking parlours to cold storage and irrigation pumps, electricity costs represent a significant and growing overhead for agricultural businesses across the North East. Solar panels for farms offer a proven way to reduce these costs while making […]
Commercial EV Charger Installation in South Yorkshire 2026 Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley have seen commercial EV charger demand climb sharply in 2026. The shift is driven by a confluence of factors: rapid growth in the UK’s electric fleet vehicle market, significant numbers of employees and customers with EVs, and a growing awareness that commercial […]
Does Your Consumer Unit Need Upgrading Before an EV Charger? One of the most common surprises homeowners encounter when arranging an EV charger installation is being told that their consumer unit (fuse board) needs upgrading first. This is not an upsell. It is a genuine safety and compliance requirement that affects a significant proportion of UK properties, […]
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 […]
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 […]