Solar panels, battery storage, and renewable energy guides
Community solar lets Lancashire residents benefit from solar energy even without a suitable roof. Here's how these schemes work.
15 May 2025 Real costs, savings, and payback periods for solar panels in Manchester. Find out if solar is worth it for your home in 2025.
25 April 2025 Most Lancashire solar installations need no planning permission, but conservation areas and listed buildings have extra rules.
31 March 2025
Solar panels can cover 30-50% of a heat pump's electricity use. Here's how the combination works in Lancashire homes.
3 March 2025 A 4kW system in Lancashire generates 3,200-3,600 kWh yearly. Here's the month-by-month breakdown and what affects output.
3 February 2025
Micro-inverters cost 15-20% more but can boost output by 5-25% on shaded or complex Manchester roofs.
6 January 2025 Most home insurance covers solar panels, but you must inform your insurer. Here's what Lancashire homeowners need to check.
6 December 2024 Modern 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 2024 Dirty solar panels can lose up to 25% efficiency. Here's whether professional cleaning is worth it for Lancashire homeowners.
18 October 2024 Flat-dwellers in Manchester have several solar options including communal systems, balcony panels and community energy schemes.
23 September 2024