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Extra Solar Resources

General Solar PV and Green Energy Information

  1. Renewable Energy Hub
    https://www.renewableenergyhub.co.uk/main/solar-panels

    • Comprehensive guides on solar panels, installation, costs, and maintenance.

  2. Energy Saving Trust
    https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels/

    • Expert advice on solar panels, energy efficiency, and renewable energy solutions.

  3. Solar Guide
    https://www.solarguide.co.uk/solar-pv

    • Information on solar PV systems, costs, and finding installers.

  4. GreenMatch
    https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog

    • Blog with articles on solar energy, costs, and green energy solutions.

  5. Great Home
    https://great-home.co.uk/solar-export-guarantee-seg-calculator

    • Tools and guides on solar export guarantees and financials.

  6. Make My House Green
    https://makemyhousegreen.com/solar-panel-calculator

    • Solar panel calculator and energy-saving tips.

  7. Energy UK
    https://www.energyuk.org.uk/

    • Industry insights and information on renewable energy policies.

  8. The Eco Experts
    https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/solar-panels

    • Guides on solar panels, costs, and installation.

  9. Solar Energy UK
    https://solarenergyuk.org/

    • Trade association providing resources on solar energy in the UK.

  10. Which? Solar Panels Guide
    https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/solar-panels

    • Consumer advice on solar panels, costs, and installation.

Energy Saving Tips and Green Living

  1. MoneySavingExpert
    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

    • Tips on saving money through energy efficiency and renewable energy.

  2. Centre for Sustainable Energy
    https://www.cse.org.uk/

    • Advice on energy-saving measures and renewable energy.

  3. Simple Energy Advice
    https://www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk/

    • Government-backed advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

  4. Carbon Trust
    https://www.carbontrust.com/resources

    • Resources on energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints.

  5. Ecofys (now part of Navigant)
    https://www.navigant.com/

    • Research and insights on renewable energy and sustainability.

Solar PV Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  1. Solar Trade Association (STA)
    https://www.solar-trade.org.uk/

    • Resources on solar PV maintenance and best practices.

  2. Solar Power Portal
    https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/

    • News and guides on solar PV systems and maintenance.

  3. My Solar Maintenance
    https://www.mysolarmaintenance.co.uk/

    • Tips and services for maintaining solar PV systems.

  4. Solar Energy World
    https://www.solarenergyworld.co.uk/

    • Guides on troubleshooting and maintaining solar panels.

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Types of Solar Systems and Applications

  1. Solar Electricity Handbook
    https://www.solarelectricityhandbook.com/

    • Detailed information on different types of solar PV systems.

  2. Solar Thermal Energy
    https://www.solarthermalenergy.org/

    • Information on solar thermal systems and applications.

  3. Off-Grid Energy
    https://www.offgridenergy.co.uk/

    • Resources on off-grid solar systems and battery storage.

Installations and Regulations

  1. Planning Portal (UK Government)
    https://www.planningportal.co.uk/

    • Information on planning permissions for solar installations.

  2. MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)
    https://www.mcscertified.com/

    • Certification and standards for solar PV installations.

  3. Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets)
    https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/

    • Regulations and incentives for renewable energy installations.

  4. Building Regulations (UK Government)
    https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-approval

    • Guidelines for complying with building regulations for solar installations.

Solar Costs and Financials

  1. GreenMatch Cost Guides
    https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/solar-energy

    • Detailed cost breakdowns for solar PV systems.

  2. Solar Panel Grants
    https://www.solarpanelgrants.uk/

    • Information on grants and financial support for solar installations.

  3. Feed-in Tariffs (Ofgem)
    https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/fit

    • Information on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (closed but useful for historical context).

  4. Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/smart-export-guarantee

    • Government information on the SEG scheme.

Solar Panels and Batteries

  1. Solar Battery Storage Guide
    https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/solar-battery-storage-guide

    • Information on solar batteries and storage solutions.

  2. Battery Storage for Solar Panels (Energy Saving Trust)
    https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/battery-storage/

    • Advice on integrating battery storage with solar panels.

  3. Solar Battery Storage UK
    https://www.solarbatterystorageuk.co.uk/

    • Resources on solar batteries and their benefits.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

  1. Solar Panel Troubleshooting Guide
    https://www.solarpanelsnetwork.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-troubleshooting-guide/

    • Common issues and solutions for solar PV systems.

  2. Solar Panel Problems (Which?)
    https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/solar-panels/article/solar-panel-problems

    • Troubleshooting common solar panel issues.

Careers in Solar ​

  1. Join the thriving UK Solar energy industry
    https://solarenergyuk.org/join-the-thriving-uk-solar-industry/

    • Careers booklet on how to work in a growing industry. 

  2. Look for jobs in the renewable energy industry
    https://www.renewableenergyjobsuk.com/

    • Job searching site​​

  3. Find the perfect solar job

    https://www.solarjobsuk.com/

    • Job searching site

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