The roof of a property is valuable, whether you own it or rent it. With energy bills continuing to rise and demand for greener living on the up, both landlords and tenants are recognising the advantages of solar energy. Installing solar on a rented home can be a little...
With more devices and gadgets than ever in our homes, you might expect UK energy usage to be soaring. Yes, according to Statista, electricity consumption hit a record low in 2023. How is this possible when so many households are filled with TVs, laptops and mobile devices? The answer...
When most people picture solar energy, they imagine rooftop solar panels, but there’s much more to a solar system than what you see on rooftops. To generate clean, reliable electricity, every solar power system relies on a combination of key components, each with its own crucial role in capturing,...
Choosing the right solar panel installer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when switching to renewable energy. A skilled, accredited installer will design a system that performs efficiently, protects your warranty, and provides long-term support. A poor installation, on the other hand, can lead to costly...
Yes – And It’s Often the Perfect Setup “I’ve only got a flat roof, so I can’t have solar.” “Solar panels only work on angled roofs.” “My roofer said solar won’t work on my property.” At Solar Essex, we hear these assumptions all the time, and they couldn’t be...
You’ve probably seen ads claiming you can get free solar panels – but if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. While these offers sometimes contain a grain of truth (otherwise companies couldn’t advertise them), there’s almost always a hidden catch. Many businesses promoting “free solar”...
With the Met Office warning of a winter of strong winds and unpredictable weather, many Essex homeowners are preparing for power cuts and disruption. One of the most reliable ways to protect your home is by pairing solar panels with battery storage and an Emergency Power Supply (EPS). EPS...
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels in Essex, a common question we get asked is “Do solar panels still work in winter?” With shorter days and colder temperatures, it’s natural to wonder how much energy you’ll actually generate. Here’s how solar panels perform in winter, what impact snow...
2025 has been a year of broken weather records – the sunniest and driest spring in a century, the warmest June ever recorded in England, and the hottest summer on record from June to August, surpassing even the legendary heat of 1976. While these warm spells may seem pleasant,...
When it comes to climate change, many homeowners in Essex are wondering, “What difference can one property really make?” The answer is a big one. A single household choosing clean, efficient energy can spark change across neighbourhoods, towns and even the wider region. At Solar Essex, we see every...