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Alpha ESS Smile G3 Review: Flexible Favourite or Budget Gamble?
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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.

Alpha ESS Smile G3 Review: Flexible Favourite or Budget Gamble?
ReviewBattery Storage
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)
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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.

Best EV Chargers in the UK (2025) - Top Picks for Home Charging
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Best EV Chargers in the UK (2025) - Top Picks for Home Charging

Electric cars aren’t the future anymore - they’re here, clogging up UK driveways faster than you can mutter “good riddance, petrol.”

Can You Use Tesla Chargers to Charge Any EV in the UK?
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Can You Use Tesla Chargers to Charge Any EV in the UK?

If you’ve ever pulled up next to a sleek Tesla Supercharger and wondered, “Can I plug my EV in there too?” - you’re definitely not alone.

How old is my boiler? Find out when your boiler was installed
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How old is my boiler? Find out when your boiler was installed

Old boilers are inefficient, gas guzzling monsters (usually). If you want to find out some more information about your boiler, like it's age, here's how.

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