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How to Thaw/Fix a Frozen Condensate Pipe
If your boiler’s been playing up since the temperature dropped, you’re definitely not alone.

How to Thaw/Fix a Frozen Condensate Pipe
If your boiler’s been playing up since the temperature dropped, you’re definitely not alone.

History of Ofgem's Energy Price Cap - a Timeline
Are you wondering how effective the energy price cap has been? See the official timeline in our analysis of the figures...

What is the Energy Price Guarantee & How Does it Work?
What is the energy price guarantee and how does it work? Here we cover all the details.

Alpha ESS Smile G3 Review: Flexible Favourite or Budget Gamble?
Rising energy bills. Grid unreliability. And a growing hunger for solar independence. Enter the Alpha ESS Smile G3 - a hybrid solar battery system that promises smart savings, modular expansion, and compatibility with both new and existing solar panel setups.

Most Efficient Solar Panels in the UK (2025)
Is there a difference in solar panels? There really is. Some are rubbish and in-efficient.

Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?
Is investing in solar going to make your property skyrocket in value? Here we explore the reality and what you can potentially expect.

Do You Need Planning Permission To Install Solar Panels?
Do you need planning permission to have solar panels installed in the UK? And what about building regulations? Here, we explore the common scenerios.

Solar for Business: Costs, Benefits & How to Get Started in 2025
With energy bills still squeezing margins and sustainability targets climbing the priority list, solar power has shifted from ‘nice-to-have’ to ‘business essential’ for UK companies.

Solar Panel Costs UK 2025 | Installation Prices, Savings & Payback
Thinking about going solar this year? Good shout. Solar panels are a clean, zero-carbon way to slash your energy bills and reduce your reliance on the National Grid. But while the sunlight is free, the kit that harnesses it unfortunately isn’t.

What Is an MPPT Solar Charge Controller?
If you’re thinking about adding solar panels or battery storage to your home, you’ve probably come across the term MPPT solar charge controller - and wondered what on earth it actually does.

Hypervolt Home 3 Pro Review: The Ultimate Smart EV Charger for UK Drivers
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the way we drive - quieter roads, fewer petrol stops, and more smug grins at the supermarket car park. But all that futuristic cruising comes with one very modern need: a smart, reliable home charger.

EV Charger Installation Requirements for UK Homes
Electric vehicles (EVs) are revving up the UK’s roads, with new petrol and diesel cars set to vanish from showrooms by 2035. Installing a home EV charger is like giving your car its own personal barista - convenient, cost-saving, and oh-so-satisfying.