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Updated for 2026: Your roof isn’t the “optimal” 40° south-facing angle most guides assume. Neither is mine. Neither are most UK homes. This guide shows you exactly what each roof type actually delivers in pounds and pence—because that’s what matters when you’re deciding where to put £5,000+ of solar panels. The Earth’s axis is tilted […]
Discover practical solutions for extending Sunsynk and Deye CT clamps beyond 15m. Learn how to overcome limitations and optimize your solar energy system. The CT clamp cable can be extended, and depending on your use case, this can be easy and cheap or sophisticated and more expensive. What is a CT Clamp, and What Does […]
Solar Energy Concepts: Legal Disclaimer Last updated: October 27, 2023 Professional Disclaimer The Solar Energy Concepts website is for informational purposes only — Electricity kills! We advise you seek qualified professionals for electrical work! We offer educational content regarding solar energy, but it’s imperative to recognize that improper installation or mishandling of electrical components can […]
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Solar Energy Concepts earns commission from qualifying purchases via links on this page. Solar power optimisers open new opportunities for mixing panels at different angles, installing panels in places prone to shading, or mitigating heat inefficiencies. What is the Best Solar Power Optimiser? Two big brands supply solar power optimisers. They both perform a similar job […]
Solar Energy Concepts earns commission from qualifying purchases via links on this page. This article is my own opinion based on my experience using the battery, the research I did and the constraints I solved for in my system. What is the Best Solar Energy Battery on the UK Market? The Fogstar Energy 15kWh 48V Rack […]
Discover the Versatility of Air-to-Air Heat Pumps: Heating and Cooling for the UK When most people think of air conditioning (AC), they imagine a device that cools homes in hot, tropical climates. Installing a domestic AC in a colder climate, like in the UK, isn’t everyone’s first thought. And this is where most people could […]
Solar Energy Concepts earns commission from qualifying purchases via links on this page. TL;DR Solved by splitting CAN and RS-485 using a single network cable. Jump to the solution: Why Does this Problem Happen And Who Is Affected Usually, Solar Assistant runs on a Raspberry Pi computer near the inverter. You can connect the PI to the inverter using […]
Simple automation for battery charging and smart use of flexible tariffs for maximum savings using Solar Assistant. Winter spells a return to buying electricity from the grid for home solar energy system owners. Nevertheless, we can put our system to work again by leveraging flexible tariffs with our batteries. Charging cheaply overnight and offsetting the […]