Tesla Powerwall 3 Review
We provide an in-depth review of the features, highlights and shortfalls of the next-generation Tesla Powerwall 3 solar and battery energy storage system. Will it beat the competition and live up to the hype?
Best Solar Inverters 2024
We review the best grid-connect solar inverters from the worlds leading manufacturers Fronius, SMA, SolarEdge, Fimer, Sungrow, Huawei, Goodwe and many more to decide who offers the highest quality and most reliable solar string inverters for residential and commercial solar.
Home Solar EV charging explained
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are growing rapidly, and home owners are looking at ways to charge an EV using solar. In this article, we explain how you can charge an EV using your own rooftop solar and look at the many different EV chargers available including smart chargers which enable solar-only charging and load management features.
Bidirectional EV chargers Review
Bidirectional EV chargers are sophisticated EV chargers capable of two-way charging; charging an EV and discharging energy back into the grid, known as V2G. In this article, we review the Bidirectional EV chargers currently available or under development.
Best off-grid solar systems
Learn about the different off-grid solar systems available and what is required to build a quality and reliable off-grid system. We also highlight the best off-grid inverters and battery storage systems for home use to provide power under all operating conditions and situations.
Sungrow Inverter and battery Review
Sungrow is one of the largest solar inverter producers in the world and offers a wide range of hybrid energy storage and solar inverters. The popular inverters from Sungrow have proven to be some of the most reliable and cost-effective inverters on the market, while the SBR battery is one of the best-value modular battery systems.
Sunpower Review 2024
SunPower is regarded as a world-leading solar panel producer with only a few manufacturers competing at the same level of performance and quality. SunPower also leads in efficiency, but is the extra cost worth it? We examine the SunPower range of panels and the new SunVault and Reserse battery systems.
Best Hybrid Inverters 2024
Hybrid inverters combine a solar and battery inverter into one compact unit. These advanced inverters use energy from solar panels to power your home, charge a battery and provide emergency power during a blackout. We review the best hybrid inverters from the leading manufacturers for battery storage and backup power.
Goodwe Inverter & battery review
Goodwe manufactures a huge range of solar and hybrid inverters for a vast range of applications. Is this review, we examine the full range and highlight the most popular models. Plus, we review the new range of batteries which featuer some great new innovations.
Enphase Microinverter and Battery Review
Microinverters have many benefits over string inverters but also a higher upfront cost. This review examines whether it is worth paying extra and what you need to know when considering a microinverter system. We also look inside the unique new generation IQ8 series microinverters and batteries from Enphase.
Pylontech Battery Review
Pylontech is one of the largest battery providers for residential off-grid and solar applications. We examine the popular US Series batteries which are widely known as some of the best value-for-money rack-mount lithium batteries available. Are they reliable, and what issues might you come across?
Fronius Inverter Review
Austrian solar inverter manufacturer Fronius is considered a leader in the solar world, but it wasn’t always the case. Over the years, this reputation has been earned from the high level of service, quality and, most importantly, reliability. We examine what makes Fronius inverters stand out from the crowd.
Best Smart EV Chargers
We review the best home smart EV chargers for maximising rooftop solar-generated electricity and reducing grid consumption. Plus, we explain how dynamic load-balancing works, examine the latest smart EV charging features and the various apps used to configure and monitor each charger.
Vehicle-to-load Explained - V2L for off-grid or backup power
In this article, we explain how vehicle-to-load or V2L technology works and how it can be connected to an off-grid system to reduce the dependence on backup generators and for storing excess solar energy. Plus how to use V2L as a backup power system at home.
Latest Solar Panel Technology
We examine the latest solar panels and explain how advanced PV cell technologies help improve performance and efficiency, plus we highlight the most advanced panels from the leading manufacturers. Learn about recent innovations such as micro busbars, high-density heterojunction and TOPCon N-type cells.