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Solar buying guides
Plain-English help written for UK buyers — what things cost, how the options compare, and how to get the parts right. Every guide links straight to the products it covers.
Battery storage
How Much Does Home Battery Storage Cost in the UK? (2026 Price Guide)
Price bands by capacity, the cost-per-kWh figure that actually matters, 0% VAT to 2027, and how the popular batteries compare.
Read the guide →Panels & kits
Solar Panel Kits Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Kit
What's inside a kit, how to size it in kWp, the four kit types, and when DIY is fine versus when you need an MCS installer.
Read the guide →Inverters
Solar Inverter Comparison: String vs Hybrid vs Microinverter
The three inverter topologies compared, when each wins, and a plain-English brand guide across the major UK inverter makers.
Read the guide →Cabling & connectors
MC4 Connectors Explained: Sizes, Crimping & Compatibility
What MC4 is, matching connectors to cable size, genuine vs compatible, a step-by-step crimp, and the safety rules that matter.
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