Solar, Battery and EV Charging Guides

Straight answers from the engineers who do the installing. No prices, no sales pitch, no savings promises we cannot stand behind.

Battery Storage8 min read

Why we fit Fox ESS: Europe's number one residential battery brand

Independent research ranks Fox ESS first for home battery storage in Europe. What that means when you are choosing a battery.

Systems10 min read

Solar, battery and EV charger: how the three work together

What each part does, what changes when you add the next one, and an honest hour by hour account of a summer day and a winter day.

Battery Storage9 min read

What size solar battery do I actually need?

Battery size is driven by your evening electricity use, not by your monthly bill. How to work out what your home needs before anyone quotes you.

Battery Storage11 min read

Fox ESS EP6 and EP12 battery storage explained

What the EP series does in a home, how to choose between the two sizes, how stacking works and what the app shows you.

EV Charging10 min read

Charging your electric car from your own solar

Can you really run a car off your roof in Britain? An honest look at summer, winter, and what a battery changes.

Planning8 min read

Do you need planning permission for an EV charger?

The permitted development rules in England changed on 21 October 2026. What is allowed now, and where conservation areas and listed buildings still bite.

Solar Panels8 min read

DMEGC solar panels: an installer's honest review

You have been quoted a brand you have never heard of. Who DMEGC are, what the warranties really cover, and when a different panel would suit you better.

Battery Storage8 min read

Fox ESS vs Tesla Powerwall vs GivEnergy

We fit one of these three. Here is what the other two do better, and the five questions worth asking whoever quotes you.

EV Charging9 min read

How to choose a home EV charger

Tethered or untethered, 7kW or 22kW, and why some homes need the electricity supply checked before anything is fitted.