Resources
Guides to solar, batteries and energy
Solar guides
How solar works, what to expect and how to get the most from it.
Solar guides
Solar panels in Greater Manchester: costs, savings and what to expect
Everything a Greater Manchester homeowner needs to know before getting solar: prices, how much you'll generate, batteries, grid rules, planning and VAT.
8 min read
Solar guides
How much do solar panels cost in Greater Manchester? (2026 prices)
Real 2026 prices for home solar and battery systems in Greater Manchester, what's included, what changes the price and how to work out your own payback.
5 min read
Solar guides
Does solar really work in Manchester and the North West?
Yes. The rain isn't the problem people think it is, and this guide explains why.
4 min read
Battery guides
Battery storage explained without the jargon.
Energy & tariffs
Tariffs, exports and making sense of your bills.
Regulations explained
MCS, DNO rules, planning and VAT in plain English.
Regulations explained
MCS explained: why it matters when you choose an installer
What MCS is, what it means for you, and why it affects your export payments.
4 min read
Regulations explained
G98 and G99 explained: connecting solar to the grid
Why your network operator needs to know about your system, and what the difference between G98 and G99 means for you.
5 min read
Regulations explained
Do I need planning permission for solar panels?
Most homes don't, but there are exceptions. This guide explains what to check.
3 min read
Regulations explained
VAT on solar panels and batteries
The 0% VAT relief for homes, what it covers and when it's due to end.
2 min read
Commercial guides
Solar and storage for businesses and organisations.
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