Posts by Simon Giddings

How Solar Battery Storage Slashes Your Energy Bills Instantly How a Solar Battery Reduces Peak-Time Energy Costs You pay more for electricity when you need it most. That’s how the grid works. Energy suppliers charge higher prices during peak hours—typically mornings and evenings when households are using the most power. A solar battery flips this…

The 80/20 Rule of Energy Savings: Maximise Solar ROI with Minimal Effort Identifying Your Biggest Energy Drains (And Fixing Them Fast) Most homeowners don’t realise where their energy is going. You install solar panels, expect lower bills, and then—surprise!—you’re still paying more than expected. The problem? Hidden energy drains. The biggest culprits are appliances sucking…

Keep Your Solar Panels Spotless for Peak Performance The Best (and Worst) Ways to Clean Your Solar Panels Without Damaging Them Clean solar panels mean maximum efficiency. Dirt, dust, bird droppings, and pollen can block sunlight and reduce energy production. The good news? Cleaning them is simple—if you do it the right way. The best…

How to Choose the Perfect Solar Battery for Your Home Energy Needs Understanding Battery Capacity: Matching Storage to Your Energy Usage If you want to slash energy bills and make the most of your solar PV system, battery capacity is the first thing you need to get right. Buy too small, and you’ll run out…

How to Choose the Right Solar PV System for Your Home (Simple Guide) The No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Solar PV Basics How Solar Panels Work: Turning Sunlight into Free Energy Imagine this: your roof is a money-printing machine. Sounds crazy, right? But that’s exactly what a solar PV system does. It takes sunlight—something you get…

The Real Estate Edge: How Solar and Batteries Boost Home Value Why Buyers Pay More for Solar-Powered Homes Picture this: You’re house hunting. You find two nearly identical homes—same size, same location, same curb appeal. But one has a solar PV system installed, slashing energy bills by up to 70%. The other? Standard grid power…

The Homeowner’s Guide to Grid-Tied Solar: Cost Savings, Simplicity & Smart Energy How Grid-Tied Solar Slashes Your Energy Bills with Net Metering Imagine cutting your energy bills in half—or even eliminating them completely. That’s the power of a grid-tied solar PV system. It works by generating electricity from your solar panels and feeding any excess…

The Hidden Weaknesses of the Grid (And Why You Need a Backup Plan) Why Power Outages Are More Common Than You Think (And Getting Worse) Imagine this: You’re at home, the oven is on, the washing machine is running, and suddenly—darkness. The power is out. You check your phone, and it’s not just your home.…

The No-Nonsense Guide to Preparing for Your Solar PV Installation Understanding Your Home’s Solar Potential – Roof Space, Orientation, and Sunlight Exposure Not all roofs are created equal when it comes to solar PV systems. Before anything else, you need to assess whether your home is truly solar-ready. Start with the basics—roof space. The more…

Myth #1: Solar Panels Don’t Work in Cloudy or Cold Weather (The Truth Will Surprise You) You might think solar panels need blazing sunshine to work. Logical, right? But here’s a shocker—solar PV systems still generate power on cloudy days and can actually perform better in cold weather. If you’ve been holding back on solar…