Home Battery Brands Compared: Capacity, Warranty and Cost
How Tesla Powerwall 3, Puredrive Duracell, SolaX, sonnen and Enphase home batteries compare on usable capacity, chemistry, cycle life and warranty, for UK homes in 2026.
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String vs Hybrid vs Microinverters: Which One Do You Need?
A plain comparison of string, hybrid and microinverters for UK solar, what each one costs on top of a basic setup, and which one actually suits your roof.
How Much Power Do Solar Panels Lose Each Year?
How fast solar panels actually degrade, what your performance warranty really promises, and what matters more than degradation when your output drops.
Types of Heat Pump Explained: Air, Ground and Water Source Compared
Air-to-water, air-to-air, ground and water source heat pumps aren't interchangeable. What each heats, what it costs, and which grant applies.
DNO Approval for Solar: G98 vs G99 Explained
Before solar or a battery can connect to the grid, your network operator has to sign off. What G98 and G99 mean, which applies, and how long it takes.
Is My Solar Installer MCS Certified? How to Check
What MCS certification actually means, why it matters for your solar quote, and the exact steps to check any UK installer's status yourself.
Gas Boiler vs Heat Pump: Costs and Savings Compared
A head-to-head UK comparison of gas boilers and heat pumps on install cost, running cost, efficiency and lifespan, and which one actually suits your home.
Plug-In Solar Panels: UK Rules for 2026
Plug-in solar becomes legal to buy and use in the UK from 27 August 2026. What the new rules allow, what they don't, and how it compares to a rooftop system.
Why Solar Is a Smart Home Upgrade
Lower bills, energy independence, a smaller carbon footprint and a home that's better placed for the future, here's the case for going solar.
Do Solar Panels Still Pay Off in 2026?
With electricity prices still rising and the 0% VAT relief due to end in 2027, here's whether solar panels are still worth it for UK homes in 2026.