If you’re planning a DIY home solar or battery storage installation in the UK, knowing how to register your system with your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is essential. This process ensures your installation is safe and complies with regulations…

One year after installing my first DIY home solar system, I wanted to upgrade it and expand. Like most recent owners of home solar, I wanted more. I evaluated the options at my property. A solar pergola or a flat-roof…

Hybrid inverters have AC-Coupled input ports for taking additional power from microsieverts or generators. Use this to easily add more PV capacity. I built a DIY solar energy system for my home in the late spring of 2023. It was…

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…

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…

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…

I built a DIY solar panel system for my home in May 2023. It has been a fantastic asset, and by March 2024, it has saved me over £500 in electricity bills. Welcome to a golden age of DIY solar…

 This article includes a referral link to Octopus Energy. I earn a referral fee from this link. Learn how your DIY solar energy system can earn money through Octopus Energy’s innovative export scheme. No MCS certificate is required—this is a…

Learn how to upgrade your home solar system from 3.6kW to 5.6kW by adding a second inverter and obtaining G99 approval from your DNO. A DIY guide. In this article I will walk your through my road to expanding my…

Achieve surprisingly short ROI with solar energy from your shed’s roof. A guide on placing solar panels on your shed or garage and saving money from your bills. Unlock the hidden potential in your garden: your everyday shed or garage…