Solar panels, battery storage, and renewable energy guides
Most Lancashire solar installations need no planning permission, but conservation areas and listed buildings have extra rules.
31 March 2025Solar panels can cover 30-50% of a heat pump's electricity use. Here's how the combination works in Lancashire homes.
3 March 2025A 4kW system in Lancashire generates 3,200-3,600 kWh yearly. Here's the month-by-month breakdown and what affects output.
3 February 2025Micro-inverters cost 15-20% more but can boost output by 5-25% on shaded or complex Manchester roofs.
6 January 2025Most home insurance covers solar panels, but you must inform your insurer. Here's what Lancashire homeowners need to check.
6 December 2024Modern solar panels last 25-30 years with only 10-15% efficiency loss. Here's what real UK performance data shows after a decade.
11 November 2024Dirty solar panels can lose up to 25% efficiency. Here's whether professional cleaning is worth it for Lancashire homeowners.
18 October 2024Flat-dwellers in Manchester have several solar options including communal systems, balcony panels and community energy schemes.
23 September 2024Spring and autumn offer the best combination of installer availability and weather for North West solar installations. Here is the full timing guide.
26 August 2024The Feed-in Tariff closed in 2019 but existing recipients still earn £400-£900 per year. Here is what replaced it and how new installs compare.
22 July 2024