Insights for your Solar System

If you have the cash available for a solar-and-battery system, life is simple: you buy it, install it, and start saving (and exporting) straight away. But plenty of households want the benefits of solar without a large lump-sum payment. The good news is that the market has matured to the point where there are now multiple routes to fund a home solar solution—some sensible, some best avoided. This guide sets out the main financing options, how they typically work, and what to

Government schemes to help with funding the installation of solar panels and battery storage in Wales include Green Homes Wales, Nest, ECO4 and ECO4 Flex. Green Homes Wales is not means-tested whilst the others are. With the imminent end of the ECO4 scheme, we will be updating this article when more information about its successor is released. Not Means-tested Green Homes Wales A Welsh Government initiative, managed by the Development Bank of Wales, designed to support eligib

1. Choosing the Right Installer Finding the right installer is one of the most important steps in your solar journey, as a well-designed system makes all the difference to long-term performance and savings. A good installer will take the time to understand your home, your roof, how you use energy, and what your future plans might be, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. Smaller specialist installers can often offer more up-to-date equipment and a more tailored d