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How Smart Controls Optimise Your Hybrid Heat Pump for Maximum Savings
Weather compensation, load prediction and price optimisation decide which heat source runs when, and that is where the saving comes from.
19 September 2024
Sunsynk Battery Settings: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to change your Sunsynk battery settings on the inverter screen and in the app. Charge times, SOC limits, Octopus tariff setups and common fixes.
15 September 2024
Is a Hybrid Heat Pump the Perfect First Step Away From a Gas Boiler?
A hybrid keeps the boiler as backup while you move to lower flow temperatures, which makes it an easier first step away from gas.
14 September 2024
The Best Solar Batteries in 2024: Storage Batteries and Features
Batteries compared on usable capacity, round-trip efficiency, warranty and features, so you can match one to your system.
7 September 2024
DNO Approval for Solar Panels: G98 and G99 Explained
Systems up to 3.68kW per phase only need a G98 notification. Anything bigger needs G99 approval before install. Here's how both work, and how long they take.
1 September 2024
Solar System and Battery Installation Guide
Add a battery to your solar system to use your free solar power at night. Retrofits cost around £5,000-£7,000 and most installations take one to two days.
24 August 2024
Monobloc vs. Split System: Which Air Source Heat Pump is for You?
Monobloc against split for UK homes: install complexity, F-Gas rules, how they perform, cost, and which properties suit each.
22 August 2024
Air Source Heat Pump Maintenance: A Simple Checklist for Homeowners
Keep a heat pump running efficiently: the routine checks you can do yourself, seasonal jobs, when to call an engineer, and common faults.
18 August 2024
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Your Questions Answered
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards a heat pump. Who qualifies, how to apply, and the paperwork we handle for you.
18 August 2024
Solar iBoost: How to get free hot water from your solar panels
How does the solar iBoost work and how can you get hot water from your solar panels? We explain everything about this clever energy diverter.
15 August 2024
Step-by-Step: What to Expect During Your Heat Pump Installation
From first survey to commissioning: how long it takes, how disruptive it is, where the outdoor unit goes, and the work needed inside.
14 August 2024
The Real Running Costs of an Air Source Heat Pump in the UK
Honest running costs for UK heat pumps: electricity against gas, how much the season swings it, and real consumption data.
13 August 2024
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