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Renewable Energy Hardware.

Exploring the latest innovations in solar, storage, and smart energy technology.

Renewable Energy Hardware
7 mins read

Do You Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels in Berkshire?

15 Feb 2025

Alex Lomax

CEO & Co-Founder

The team's picks.

Renewable Energy Hardware 10 mins read

Solar Panels in Wiltshire: Homeowner's Ultimate Guide

Learn everything about solar panels in Wiltshire, from costs and installation to regulations and incentives. Your ultimate guide to going solar starts here!

31 Jan 2025

Renewable Energy Hardware 6 mins read

Solar Panels in Oxfordshire: Weather Considerations for Optimal Performance

Explore how Oxfordshire's weather affects solar panel performance and learn ways to optimise energy generation to lower your electricity bills.

30 Jan 2025

Renewable Energy Hardware 9 mins read

Solar Panel Installation Costs in Wiltshire

Discover solar panel costs in Wiltshire, covering installation, average prices, and savings with battery storage and renewable solutions.

30 Jan 2025

Latest.

Battery Storage 8 mins read

Is Enphase worth paying more for?

What a former Enphase account manager says about inverter and battery warranties, price versus cost, and when paying more for equipment is actually worth it.

25 Sep 2026

Renewable Energy Hardware 14 mins read

Voltage Optimisers: How Do They Work, and Are They Worth It?

How voltage optimisers work, what the evidence says about energy savings, and when they are genuinely worth considering for UK homes.

6 Aug 2026

Renewable Energy Hardware 16 mins read

What Are the Different Types of Solar Panels?

Review the different types of solar panels and evaluate quotes with confidence.

3 Aug 2026

Solar Photovoltaic 14 mins read

Do Solar Panels Increase Property Value? What UK Homeowners Need to Know

What UK research says about solar panels, property value, EPC ratings, and the factors that can help or hinder a successful house sale.

28 Jul 2026

Heat Pumps 17 mins read

Heat Pumps vs Gas Boilers in Sussex: Which Is Right for Your Home?

A practical comparison of heat pumps and gas boilers for Sussex homes, covering costs, grants, older properties, and long-term running expenses.

27 Jul 2026

Renewable Energy Hardware 17 mins read

Can You Install Solar Panels on a Flat Roof?

When flat roof solar works well and what to consider before choosing a mounting system.

26 Jul 2026

Solar Photovoltaic 16 mins read

Making the Most of Solar Energy This Summer: Energy Saving Tips for UK Homes

Practical ways to maximise solar self-consumption, improve summer panel performance, and reduce electricity bills during the UK's highest-generation season.

26 Jul 2026