Everything You Need to Know About Going Solar
Honest, jargon-free guides on costs, savings, finance and how solar & battery really works for UK homes.

How Much Do Solar Panels and a Battery Cost in 2026?
What 525 Spark homes paid in 2026, by system size and battery.
What Size Solar System and Battery Do I Need?
The system and battery sizes homes like yours chose, based on how much electricity they use.
How Long Does Solar Panel Installation Take?
Real timings from 1,252 Spark installs, and why inverter size changes the wait.
Are Solar Panels Worth It in the UK?
An honest look at the savings, payback, what changes the answer and when solar is not worth it.
Solar Panel Grants & Funding (2026)
VAT on solar and batteries, ECO4, the Smart Export Guarantee and how to check what you qualify for.
How Do Solar Panels Work?
A plain-English walk through the journey from daylight to your sockets, battery and the grid.
Commercial Solar: Costs, Funding & Payback
A UK business guide to commercial solar — costs, PPA vs purchase vs finance, payback and ESG benefits.
EV Charging Cost Guide: Home vs Public vs Petrol
What it really costs to charge an electric car — and how solar makes it near-free.
How Much Can Solar Panels Save You in the UK?
Explore illustrative savings and how changes in usage and energy prices affect them.
Solar Battery Storage Explained
How a home battery lets you use free solar after dark and through the evening peak.
The Smart Export Guarantee Explained
How you get paid for the surplus energy your panels send back to the grid.
Is My Roof Suitable for Solar Panels?
Orientation, shading, roof type and age — what actually matters for a good install.
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