We all know about the environmental and financial advantages of solar technology, but have you considered its impact on your property’s value? Studies indicate that homes equipped with solar systems can sell for up to 14% more. But is it that straightforward? Could something that uses the sun’s energy and reduces bills also increase home value under certain conditions? Let’s …
This article explores the latest advancements in solar panel technology that are transforming the way in which we harness solar energy. Innovations in the most efficient solar panels, such as bifacial panels and Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), are reshaping the energy landscape. With the integration of smart systems and energy storage solutions, solar energy is becoming an attractive option for homeowners. …
What is Self Consumption? Self Consumption is using the solar electricity that has been generated within your property. If you have solar panels, you can either use the solar electricity that they are generating as it is generated (so it goes straight to your appliances), or store the solar power generated in your solar battery and use this as and …
Many of our customers would like to put solar PV on their flat roof extensions. Most come with large skylights or can be awkward in shape. When designing a flat roof PV system, what do you need to make it work well? You can install solar panels around the skylights or any “roof furniture” such as vents, chimneys or aerials, …
What are customers say on Which? Trusted Trader Choosing Tethys Energy for your PV and Battery Install makes sense if you use Which? to find a trader that’s reliable, good value and comes highly recommended. We are a Trusted Trader on Which. In fact, 53 of our customers have left reviews to share their experience of our PV, Battery and …
Since 1st February 2024, the VAT on solar batteries was reduced to 0%. This measure was introduced following the previous rate of 5% VAT. The zero rated VAT on solar batteries will be available until 2027 at which point it will then revert to the 5% rate of VAT. Savings with Solar Batteries This government measure has brought a surge …
Some customers live with their battery system for a year or two, then, using the monitoring provided come to the conclusion that it would make sense to increase their existing storage capacity by adding a battery. Depending on the brand of the battery, adding capacity can either be very straightforward or very difficult, including requiring permission from the DNO to …
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Having solar and battery storage can protect you from power cuts and gives you more independence from the grid. This customer has been able to produce 50% power for self consumption since their install in July 2023.
Applying for a G99? What exactly is that and will you need one? The District Network Operator (DNO) for each area of the country is responsible for the property’s energy supply and management of it’s export. Sometimes, there are multiple properties in one area that may be exporting power to the grid at the same time. This might result in …
