Solar Guides
Clear, jargon-free guides to solar panels, batteries, costs and grants — so you can make the right decision for your home.
2026 UK price ranges and what drives the cost.
An honest look at when solar stacks up.
Panels, inverters and exporting, in plain English.
ECO4, 0% VAT and the Smart Export Guarantee.
How batteries work and whether to add one.
Sizing a system around your energy use and roof.
How UK weather affects generation year-round.
Cleaning, inverters, monitoring and warranties.
How you get paid for exported electricity.
Permitted development, listed buildings and more.
Efficiency, warranties, inverters and MCS.
Why EVs and solar are a strong match.
What efficiency means — and what matters more.
Permissions, freeholders and shared roofs.
Product, performance and workmanship cover.
Which to install first, and why.
Free, no-obligation quotes from vetted MCS-certified installers.