New to Solar — Where Do I Start?
A complete beginner's walkthrough from assessing your roof to getting your first export payment.
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Solar Guides
Everything you need to know — written by real solar owners
Selecting Your Installer
How to find, compare, and choose an MCS-certified solar installer.
Read guideHow Much Should I Pay?
Typical costs for solar panel systems in the UK by property type.
Read guideInstallation Day Guide
What to expect on the day your solar panels are installed.
Read guideWhat Happens in a Power Cut?
How solar panels and batteries behave during a grid outage.
Read guideSmart Export Guarantee (SEG)
How to get paid for the electricity you export to the grid.
Read guideSmart Tariffs — All You Need to Know
A guide to Octopus Agile, Go, Flux and other time-of-use tariffs.
Read guideBuying a House with Solar Panels
What to check when buying a property with an existing solar installation.
Read guidePlug-in Solar Panels
Everything you need to know about balcony and plug-in solar panel kits.
Read guideHow Much Does Bird Proofing Cost?
Cost breakdown for solar panel bird proofing in 2026 — mesh, spikes, DIY vs professional.
Read guideHow Often Should You Clean Solar Panels?
Cleaning frequency, costs, and how to tell when your panels need a wash.
Read guideIs Battery Storage Worth It?
Honest breakdown of battery costs, payback periods, and who benefits most in 2026.
Read guideSolar Installer Gone Bust?
Your panels still work. How to protect your warranties and find a new provider.
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