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Battery storage for business?

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 14:26:46 · Updated 2026-08-14 00:12:30

Battery storage for business can be worthwhile where a site has high electricity use, expensive peak periods, surplus solar generation.

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EV Charger Installation Paperwork: Safety Standards

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 14:15:35 · Updated 2026-08-13 11:05:27

EV charger installation paperwork should prove that the charge point was designed, installed, inspected, tested.

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Why Ireland and the UK are easy to confuse on wind funding

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 14:10:36 · Updated 2026-08-13 07:05:11

The Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain have different public bodies, planning systems, network operators and funding routes.

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Compare solar systems?

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 14:05:41 · Updated 2026-08-13 03:05:12

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Flower Turbines UKPN approval: what does it mean?

By David Coleman · Published 2026-06-28 23:26:45 · Updated 2026-08-13 00:16:47

Discover what Flower Turbines' UK Power Networks approval means for small wind buyers in the UK, and how it affects their projects.

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Irish government solar panel grants?

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 14:00:22 · Updated 2026-08-12 23:05:08

Irish government solar panel grants are not available for homes in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

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How to Compare Electricity Tariffs for Your UK Home

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 13:55:32 · Updated 2026-08-12 12:00:30

To compare electricity tariffs properly, calculate the annual cost from your own kWh use, the unit rate, the standing charge, and when you use electricity.

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Get MCS Certification in the UK: Requirements and Process

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 13:43:50 · Updated 2026-08-12 08:00:12

Gain MCS certification in the UK by understanding the installer requirements, technology scope, competent people, live job evidence, document control.

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MCS Certification for Solar Panels: What UK Homeowners Need

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 13:38:39 · Updated 2026-08-12 03:35:32

MCS certification is a recognised UK quality framework for small-scale renewable installations, including domestic solar PV.

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UK Home Battery Size Calculator: Debunking the Myth

By David Coleman · Published 2026-07-25 16:49:16 · Updated 2026-08-12 03:29:44

Discover how to choose the right battery for your UK home and unlock the benefits of renewable energy.

Are larger watt solar panels worth it?

By David Coleman · Published 2026-06-27 13:35:34 · Updated 2026-08-12 03:07:03

Are larger watt solar panels worth it in the UK? Larger watt solar panels can be worth it in the UK when they increase the total system size that fits.

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Solar Panels: Separating Fact from Hype in 2026

By David Coleman · Published 2026-07-25 15:55:14 · Updated 2026-08-12 02:52:46

Discover the benefits and costs of solar panels for your UK home or business.

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Get MCS Certification in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 13:33:50 · Updated 2026-08-12 02:20:31

Homeowners do not usually get MCS certified themselves. They choose an MCS certified installer and keep the installation certificate and handover evidence.

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Why MCS matters for homeowners and businesses

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 13:28:41 · Updated 2026-08-11 18:30:17

MCS stands for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. In the UK, it is the certification scheme used for many small-scale renewable energy.

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Solar panel compare?

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 13:02:58 · Updated 2026-08-11 14:30:16

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micro generation certification scheme: eligibility and how

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 13:24:04 · Updated 2026-08-11 10:30:15

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme, usually shortened to MCS, is the UK certification route for eligible small-scale renewable installations.

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Solar Eclipse Set to Knock Out Britain's Solar Power

By David Coleman · Published 2026-08-09 14:44:12 · Updated 2026-08-11 02:01:06

The solar eclipse will cause a sharp but temporary drop in solar generation across Great Britain as the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching solar panels.