Help & advice

How Do Plug In Solar Panels Work?
Plug in solar panels are getting plenty of attention in the UK, especially from homeowners and renters looking for a simpler, cheaper way to generate a bit of their own electricity.

How Do Plug In Solar Panels Work?
Plug in solar panels are getting plenty of attention in the UK, especially from homeowners and renters looking for a simpler, cheaper way to generate a bit of their own electricity.

Best Solar Panel Manufacturers in the UK
Take a look at the best solar panel manufacturer in the UK, as ranked by our team of solar experts 🤓☀️

Are Solar Batteries Worth It in the UK?
Boasting about your solar panels while the clouds laugh, hoping Starmer’s green grid isn’t all talk, and wondering if that battery’s worth more to you—or the local tea leaf. Are solar batteries worth it? Do UK solar panels generate enough to bother storing?

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in 2026? UK Prices & Savings
Solar panels in the UK typically cost £5,000 to £10,000+ including installation, depending on the system size, roof type, scaffolding, inverter, panel quality and whether you add battery storage.

Transparent Solar Panels Explained
Imagine your bi-fold doors, skylights, or even your conservatory roof quietly generating electricity - no bulky roof panels, no visual clutter, just clean energy through the glass itself. That’s the promise of transparent solar panels (also known as solar glass).

Largest Solar Farms in the World (2026)
My pitch for an article on the most medium solar farms was declined, so here's some words about the largest.

Best Solar Power Banks & Chargers UK: Tried & Tested
Portable solar chargers can be genuinely useful for camping, hiking, festivals, campervans, or keeping a car battery topped up while it sits on the drive.

What to do if your boiler is working but you have no hot water
What next, no butter on your toast? The world isn’t fair. Plus, sometimes you won’t get hot water from your boiler. Even if you have heating.

How to Reset a Worcester Greenstar Bosch Boiler
Has your Worcester Boiler locked out and you want to know how to reset it? Here we explain how, easily.

Intelligent Octopus Go: Smarter EV Tariffs & Energy Savings
Smarter charging, cheaper bills - see why Intelligent Octopus Go is the go-to tariff for EV owners in the UK

Hive App Not Working? Here's (Probably) Why And How to Fix
Struggling to get your Hive back alive? It's a common issue (which, isn't really a good thing, is it?). Let's try to resuscitate your home's smart heating, and see why it's acting dumb.

Baxi E133 Error Code: What On Earth It Means (Plus, How To Fix)
You've woken up. It's absolutely baltic. The water's shivering cold. And, your BAXI boiler's throwing up an E133 error code. Shiver no more me hearties, Heatable's here.