Solar on New Builds and Developer-Fitted Systems
Why new homes come with panels, what the developer's system usually includes, the paperwork you should be handed, and what to check before you add a battery or more panels.
6 Sept 2026
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Getting Started Getting Started Solar for small businesses in East Sussex
Roof types, daytime use, single or three phase supply, G98 and G99, and what our normal working range of about 50 kW actually means.
6 Sept 2026ReadBeginnerGetting Started Becoming a Solar Installer in the UK
A guide for those considering a career in solar panel installation, covering essential skills, qualifications, and challenges.
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- Solar PanelsPanel types, sizing, efficiency, and what actually matters.
- InvertersString vs micro, hybrid options, and common failure points.
- BatteriesHome battery storage, chemistries, sizing, and real-world payback.
- UK Rules & DNOsG98/G99, export limits, planning permission, and DNO applications.
- Smart Meters & ExportSMETS1 vs SMETS2, export MPAN, and how payments actually work.
- Tariffs & FiT / SEGFeed-in Tariff legacy, SEG rates, Octopus Flux, Agile, and more.
- TroubleshootingCommon problems, fault codes, and when to call an installer.
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