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 …
On roof system for slate roof
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 …
We installed a 4.05kWp PV system which consists of 10 x REC black Twin Peak monocrystalline 405W solar modules with Solar Edge inverter. The battery system is made up of a GivEnergy Charge controller with GivEnergy 9.5kWh battery. REC are a Norwegian company which make high quality solar PV modules. They have manufacturing plants in Norway and Singapore. The Norwegian …
This large domestic property near Henley had multiple options for placement of the solar PV panels. Solar PV panels could be installed on south, east and west facing roofs allowing for a larger PV array.
When choosing an installer for Solar PV, its worth finding out if your installer is MCS accredited. Some of the benefits to choosing an MCS accredited installer: The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government obligation for larger suppliers to offer an export tariff that pays customers for excess electricity that they send back to the grid from renewable technologies such as solar panels. …
Earlier this year, Tethys Energy began a Solar PV installation on the flat roof of a domestic property in Hampshire. This on-roof system is weighted down with ballast and installed so that neither the panels, nor the mounting kit penetrate the flat roof’s membrane (which makes it a safer bet for avoiding leaks and damage to the roof). A flat …
Adding pest protection A bird mesh barrier on your PV solar panels can protect the solar PV from nesting birds and other small animals. Once birds are in place, it is a lot more difficult to proceed with installing the protection, so the ideal situation is to include this in your install. Allowing birds (typically pigeons), under the panels for …
