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Solar basics

2 guides on solar basics — buyer-side, plain-English, with current UK numbers.

Solar basics6 min read

Do solar panels actually work in UK weather? The honest answer

The most common objection to commercial solar is 'does it even work in Britain?' The short answer is yes — demonstrably. What the weather really does to output, why heat hurts more than cloud, how the seasons actually split, and the one question worth asking instead.

Solar basics7 min read

Commercial vs domestic solar — why business rules are different

Most solar advice online is written for homeowners, and applying it to a business will mislead you. VAT, capital allowances, consumption patterns, consumer protection, grid connection and planning all work differently. The nine differences that change your numbers.

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