Export Limits Explained: Does Your Solar Get Throttled?
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-10-05 18:10:19 · Updated: 2026-10-07 00:18:43
An export limit caps what your solar sends to the grid, not what your home uses. Here is how UK inverters manage surplus, and why annual losses stay small.
Does an Electric Car Change the Solar Panel Maths?
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-08-20 09:41:47 · Updated: 2026-10-06 13:00:30
An EV is a large, flexible electrical load. Here's how UK home charging changes solar self-consumption, sizing decisions and long-term system value.
Does Your Roof Need to Face South for Solar? UK Guide
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-08-17 21:17:12 · Updated: 2026-10-06 12:58:42
East and west roofs spread solar output across the day. Here's why self-consumption, shade and diffuse light matter more than compass bearing in the UK.
Does Exporting Solar Run Your Meter Backwards? The Truth
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-09-25 15:52:46 · Updated: 2026-10-06 11:26:55
A smart meter keeps import and export in two separate registers, so exported units never cancel imported ones. Here is what that means for UK solar homes.
Corporate PPA vs on-site solar: UK business guide
By: David Coleman · Published: 2026-09-28 22:54:00 · Updated: 2026-09-30 07:52:21
A corporate PPA is a multi-year contract for volume you still buy. On-site solar cuts import at one UK meter when generation and load coincide.