My Solar and Battery journey

About 3 years ago I started looking at getting solar panels and batteries installed. Like most I knew nothing about them and I was daunted at the prospect of spending thousands and being ripped off 

I spent over 6 months looking into it and eventually sized my own system, selected an installer and proceeded with my install in early 2022.  I learnt a lot along the journey and there there were some bumps in the road - but I am very pleased with my system.

This blog is a write up of my journey and my recommendations for anyone looking to do the same. Each page is written in bite size chunks - around a 2 minute read - and I know from direct feedback from others, that after reading them you'll be much better placed to move forward on your own solar & battery journey. 

1. Sizing my system

2. How much could I save on my electric bill

3. My results after a couple of years running

I've also written up a few specific hints & tips

1. Installer selection checklist

2. Installation day checklist

3. How should the system work

I was helped by a lot of people along the way, most notably through the UK Solar & Battery Facebook group which I now moderate. It has over 40,000 members - a good mix of helpful consumers & installers. I'd highly recommend joining the group (once you've read my blog of course 😜) as they're very helpful at answering any questions you might have.