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Perlight Panels: Why are perlight panels so popular?
Read more about the pros and cons of the Perlight brand in this blog post. Perlight are MCS accredited, highly efficient, plus they have a long warranty period.
1 August 2024
Air Source Heat Pumps Explained: The Ultimate Guide for UK Homeowners
Discover how air source heat pumps work in UK homes, their efficiency ratings, installation requirements, running costs compared to gas boilers, and available grants. Learn why CRG Direct is the trusted installer for sustainable heating solutions.
26 July 2024
Grid Trading with Your Home Battery: The Next Wave of Energy Savings
Discover how UK homeowners can monetise their home batteries through grid services, frequency response markets, and vehicle-to-grid technology. Learn about revenue opportunities, regulatory landscape, and how CRG Direct prepares systems for future energy markets.
26 July 2024
Solar Panels in Homes: A Complete Guide for 2025
Solar Panels in Homes. Find out average payment times, average costs, and more for UK homes in 2025.
25 July 2024
Can I Add a Battery to My Existing Solar Panel System?
Discover how to retrofit battery storage to your existing solar installation. Learn about AC vs DC coupling, inverter compatibility, installation processes, costs, and CRG Direct's expertise in solar system upgrades.
22 July 2024
Understanding Depth of Discharge (DoD) and Battery Lifespan
Learn how Depth of Discharge affects battery longevity across different chemistries, optimal DoD settings for maximum lifespan, warranty implications, and how CRG Direct configures systems for superior performance.
20 July 2024
Blackout Proof Your Home: The Peace of Mind of Battery Backup
Discover how battery backup systems protect UK homes from power outages. Learn about automatic switchover, essential load coverage, and why battery storage outperforms traditional generators for modern households.
16 July 2024
Maximising Your Solar Savings: A Guide to Battery Storage Value
Discover how adding battery storage to your solar system can maximise financial savings through electricity price arbitrage, export tariff optimisation, and extended system lifespan. Learn about payback calculations and how CRG Direct helps homeowners achieve optimal savings.
14 July 2024
Solar Panels For Farm Buildings
Read our solar panel installation on a farm building case study. We installed 24 panels with potential savings of £3,500 a year.
13 July 2024
How to Choose the Right Size Solar Battery (UK)
Your battery's kWh should roughly match your evening and overnight usage, so most UK homes need 5-10 kWh. Here's how to size yours from your bills.
4 July 2024
Solar Panel Sizes UK - Average Panel and System Sizes
Solar Panel Sizes UK. The Average Panel and System Sizes for UK Homes Explained.
3 July 2024
Solar panel installation in Guildford
CRG install a large number of systems in Guildford. It's a great location for solar PV. Find out more about solar installation in the Guildford area.
1 July 2024
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