Since 1st February 2024, all new Battery Storage systems are zero rated for VAT. So you can have a Battery System installed without paying VAT on the Battery , Inverter or any other parts. You don’t even pay VAT on the Labour! This is available to everyone in the UK Read more…
I am delighted to announce that i have been awarded Advanced Installer status for GivEnergy solar PV inverters and battery systems. GivEnergy run a rigorous selection process for those allowed to call themselves advanced installers. We undergo and complete additional advanced installer training specialising in detailed fault-finding and diagnostics and Read more…
I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have been recongnised by myenergi (the makers of the world famous zappi EV charger) as one of their product champions. Product champions are recongnised for their commitment to quality, excellence, values and ensuring that customers receive the best possible installation experience.This is Read more…
The adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in domestic homes has undergone a remarkable surge in recent months. Solar panels on your roof can help with power bills which are going through the roof (pun intended). More and more homeowners are recognising the benefits of harnessing clean, renewable energy from Read more…
I’m delighted to announce that we have completed the long and rigorous assessments to be successfully awarded MCS registration. This means we can install solar PV and battery storage systems which carry the MCS guarantee of exceptional quality. Solar PV and battery storage is becoming more and more important for Read more…
I am now an approved installer for GivEnergy battery storage systems. Battery storage in domestic properties is going to be needed more and more to enable us to manage the electricity grid. Whether it’s storing energy that you’ve produced with your own solar system for use when the sun has Read more…
With great sadness we mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II after a lifetime of dedicated service to the United Kingdom. Thoughts are with her family, the new king and everybody who feels loss at this sad time.
It’s been the case for a while now that in order to rent out a privately rented property the landlord must have a valid electrical installation condition report (EICR) that confirms that the installation within that property is satisfactory for continued use.
These inspections must be done at most every five years.
I was musing today that, for example, if a property has had a challenging tenant, it’s good practice to have the electrical system inspected and tested when tenants change over.
At the end of March the wiring regulations which are now in their 18th edition, had their second amendment.
The wiring regulations are regularly updated in this way and usually there are full new editions around every 10 years with two or three amendment editions happening during the interim.
Today the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles OZEV introduced their new scheme for providing grants to home owners installing EV Chargers.
Until now anybody with off street parking and a new or second hand electric vehicle could claim a £350 government grant towards the cost of installing a new EV Charger.