https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog Sourced, dated guides to solar panels, battery storage, EV charging and heat pumps for UK homes. en-gb Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/are-heat-pumps-worth-it https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/are-heat-pumps-worth-it Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT For most homes, yes. Electricity costs 3.3 times gas per kWh, but a heat pump is roughly 3 times as efficient, before an up to £7,500 grant. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/are-solar-panels-worth-it https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/are-solar-panels-worth-it Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yes, for most UK homes. Solar costs around £1,000 per kWp installed and offsets electricity at 26.32p a unit on the current cap. The arithmetic, not a pitch. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-a-heat-pump-cost https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-a-heat-pump-cost Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The UK median installed cost is around £12,908 before any grant. The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is deducted at quote stage, not claimed back. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/vat-deadline-31-march-2027 https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/vat-deadline-31-march-2027 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two 0% VAT reliefs both end 31 March 2027: installing solar and batteries, and domestic electricity itself. What reverts, what each is worth, and timing. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/vat-on-solar-panels-and-batteries https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/vat-on-solar-panels-and-batteries Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zero VAT on qualifying solar and battery installs runs to 31 March 2027, then 5% returns. What counts, what does not, and what the deadline is worth. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-the-january-price-cap-means-for-solar https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-the-january-price-cap-means-for-solar Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The January forecast is a whole-bill, gas-led rise. Solar competes with the smaller electricity-only figure, which only one forecaster has published. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/will-energy-prices-keep-rising https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/will-energy-prices-keep-rising Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Short term, yes: every supplier now forecasts a January rise. How much depends who you ask, and Ofgem confirms the real number only in late November. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ac-coupled-vs-dc-coupled-batteries https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ac-coupled-vs-dc-coupled-batteries Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT One rule settles it: retrofit to working solar means AC coupled, a new install means DC coupled. The reasoning, the two point gap, and when the rule flips. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/adding-a-battery-to-existing-solar https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/adding-a-battery-to-existing-solar Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT You can retrofit a battery onto working solar. What it costs, why AC coupling usually wins, and the G98/G99 threshold rule that catches retrofits out. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/air-source-heat-pumps-compared https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/air-source-heat-pumps-compared Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vaillant, Mitsubishi, Daikin, Samsung, Grant, Ideal, Worcester Bosch and Octopus compared on outputs, refrigerant, flow temperature and published SCOP. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/are-air-source-heat-pumps-any-good https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/are-air-source-heat-pumps-any-good Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yes, according to the owners themselves. Nesta's 2023 UK survey found 80% of heat pump owners satisfied, against 70% of gas boiler owners. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/balcony-solar-panels-uk https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/balcony-solar-panels-uk Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Legal since 27 August 2026, capped at 800W. What's specific to a balcony beyond the general plug-in rules, and when a full roof system wins instead. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/battery-warranties-and-retained-capacity https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/battery-warranties-and-retained-capacity Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What a home battery warranty actually promises: years, retained capacity, cycle count and throughput. How to compare UK terms without getting caught out. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/best-solar-panels https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/best-solar-panels Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Five picks by use case with the real datasheet numbers: wattage, efficiency, degradation and warranty terms, plus what matters more than the brand. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/boiler-upgrade-scheme-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/boiler-upgrade-scheme-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT £7,500 towards a heat pump, £9,000 off the gas grid until 31 March 2027. Who qualifies, what's excluded, and how the grant gets deducted from your quote. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/charging-an-ev-from-your-own-solar https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/charging-an-ev-from-your-own-solar Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A kWh of surplus solar is 3.6 to 5 EV miles. Whether that beats a 7p overnight tariff depends on your export rate, and a battery changes the answer. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/choosing-a-tariff-with-solar-battery-and-ev https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/choosing-a-tariff-with-solar-battery-and-ev Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Solar wants the best export rate, the battery wants the widest cheap window, the car wants the deepest overnight rate. How to pick the tariff that pays most. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/consumer-protection-schemes-compared https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/consumer-protection-schemes-compared Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Six schemes appear on UK solar paperwork and they protect completely different things. Here is what each one covers, and which ones are actually required. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/dno-application-timescales https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/dno-application-timescales Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT G98 notify versus G99 pre-approval: the response windows each UK DNO publishes, what happens to your application, what causes delays, and how to avoid them. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-increase-home-value https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-increase-home-value Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The largest UK study found a 6.1% to 7.1% sale-price premium, around £14,062 to £16,368. Estate agents describe the effect a little more cautiously than that. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-work-on-cloudy-days https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-work-on-cloudy-days Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yes, solar panels work in winter, generating in proportion to available light rather than switching off. What winter, cloud and orientation cost. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-you-need-new-radiators-for-a-heat-pump https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-you-need-new-radiators-for-a-heat-pump Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Some of them, usually. At 45C flow a radiator gives about 42 percent of its rated output. Here is the arithmetic that decides which ones actually change. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-you-need-planning-permission-for-solar-panels https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-you-need-planning-permission-for-solar-panels Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Usually not. Roof panels can project up to 0.2m under permitted development, and rules from 27 August 2026 added limits for walls and garden-mounted panels. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/east-west-vs-south-facing-solar https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/east-west-vs-south-facing-solar Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT MCS data puts an east or west pitch at 80% of a south-facing roof's output. Why a split roof can still save more, and when a north-facing pitch stops paying. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/energy-price-cap-explained-solar-payback https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/energy-price-cap-explained-solar-payback Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Oct-Dec 2026 cap sets electricity at 26.32p per kWh. What the cap actually caps, and what it does to the arithmetic behind your solar payback. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ev-charger-installation-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ev-charger-installation-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Main fuse checks, DNO notification, load balancing and the paperwork. What happens on the day, what it costs, and the two things that delay most jobs. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ev-tariffs-and-charging-windows https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ev-tariffs-and-charging-windows Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT How cheap overnight electricity is metered and billed: half-hourly blocks, whole-home versus car-only tariff structures, and what a battery adds inside it. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ev-tariffs-compared-uk-2026 https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/ev-tariffs-compared-uk-2026 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ten EV tariffs compared for October 2026: overnight rates from 6.99p to 14p per kWh against the 26.32p capped average. Windows and conditions, no sales pitch. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/g98-vs-g99-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/g98-vs-g99-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT G98 is fit first and notify after. G99 needs permission before anyone touches the roof. Which one applies to you, what it costs, and how long each takes. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/givenergy-administration https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/givenergy-administration Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT GivEnergy entered administration on 9 April 2026. What it means for your warranty, whether the kit keeps working, and the steps worth taking this month. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-flow-temperature-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-flow-temperature-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Flow temperature is the water temperature your heat pump produces, and it decides your running cost. Why 35C and 65C are not remotely the same bill. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-noise-and-planning-rules https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-noise-and-planning-rules Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Not especially. Modern air source heat pumps run at 30 to 38 dB(A), and England's planning rules require 37.0 dB(A) or lower at your neighbour's window. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-running-costs-vs-gas https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-running-costs-vs-gas Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Electricity costs 3.30 times what gas does this quarter, so a heat pump needs an SPF above 2.97 to beat a boiler. The full maths, assumptions stated. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-tariffs-compared https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/heat-pump-tariffs-compared Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Two of the four tariffs ranking for “heat pump tariff” need an EV to join. What a heat-pump-only home can actually get, rates checked today. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/hies-scheme-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/hies-scheme-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT HIES protects deposits up to 25 percent of contract value, capped at 5,000 pounds for 120 days, and buys an insurance backed guarantee on completion. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/home-ev-charger-types-and-speeds-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/home-ev-charger-types-and-speeds-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A granny cable adds 8 to 15 miles an hour. A 7kW unit adds 25 to 35. What each home EV charging option really delivers, and where the ceiling sits. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/home-ev-chargers-compared https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/home-ev-chargers-compared Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Zappi, Ohme, Hypervolt, Easee, Pod Point, Wallbox, Andersen and Indra compared on cable, connectivity, warranty and tariff integration. Specs, not sales talk. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/home-vs-public-ev-charging-costs https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/home-vs-public-ev-charging-costs Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Home off-peak charging runs 6.99p to 9p per kWh against a 26.32p capped daytime rate. The real arithmetic for home versus public, and the tariff it hinges on. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-a-home-battery-works https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-a-home-battery-works Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Usable capacity, power output in kW, round trip losses and LFP chemistry. What each number on a battery spec sheet actually means for your bill. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-an-air-source-heat-pump-works https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-an-air-source-heat-pump-works Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A heat pump moves heat instead of burning fuel, which is why it delivers around three units of heat per unit of electricity. The full cycle, explained. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-do-plug-in-solar-panels-work https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-do-plug-in-solar-panels-work Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A small panel, a micro-inverter capped at 800W, and a standard socket. Legal in Great Britain since 27 August 2026; DNO notification is still required. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-long-does-a-solar-inverter-last https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-long-does-a-solar-inverter-last Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Panels last 25 years or more; the inverter does not. Around 12 years is the planning figure, warranties run 5 to 20, and a swap costs less than you'd fear. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-many-solar-panels-fit-my-roof https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-many-solar-panels-fit-my-roof Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most UK homes need 6 to 20 panels depending on roof size. The geometry behind that range, and a quick way to work out your own number before the design call. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-solar-aware-ev-charging-works https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-solar-aware-ev-charging-works Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A clamp on your meter reads the surplus and the charger follows it. Here is the mechanism, plus the 1.4kW floor that stops it working on a dull day. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-solar-panels-work https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-solar-panels-work Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Solar panels work by using sunlight to knock electrons loose in silicon, creating a direct current that an inverter turns into the AC your home uses. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-to-check-an-mcs-certificate-is-genuine https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-to-check-an-mcs-certificate-is-genuine Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT MCS certification is held by the business, for named technologies, through a UKAS accredited body. Here is how to verify it rather than trust the logo. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-to-size-a-solar-and-battery-system https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/how-to-size-a-solar-and-battery-system Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Four decisions in sequence: your daily usage from a bill, then storage, then what your grid connection allows, then the array. The method, step by step. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/insurance-backed-guarantees-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/insurance-backed-guarantees-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT An IBG honours your installation team's workmanship guarantee if the business stops trading. It does not cover a manufacturer's warranty. That gap matters. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/is-a-battery-worth-it-without-solar https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/is-a-battery-worth-it-without-solar Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Without panels a battery earns one way: buy cheap, use later. What that is worth at 8.5p, what it collapses to at 15.43p, and where the payback stops working. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/mcs-certificate-for-seg-payments https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/mcs-certificate-for-seg-payments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What an MCS certificate is, who issues it, and what it must show before a supplier pays SEG income. How to get a copy if the installation team has gone. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/microinverters-vs-optimisers-vs-string-inverters https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/microinverters-vs-optimisers-vs-string-inverters Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Shade, roof layout and budget decide this, not brand loyalty. An honest triage of string inverters, DC optimisers and microinverters for UK roofs in 2026. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/napit-and-competent-person-schemes https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/napit-and-competent-person-schemes Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Solar and battery work is notifiable under the Building Regulations. A competent person scheme means your installation team self-certifies, not you. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/off-peak-battery-arbitrage-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/off-peak-battery-arbitrage-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Round-trip losses, realistic cycle counts and an honest annual figure, not just the 8.5p-to-26.32p headline. What off-peak charging is really worth in a year. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/off-peak-tariffs-and-battery-charging https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/off-peak-tariffs-and-battery-charging Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Not every cheap-rate tariff suits a home battery. Which ones carry a wide enough window, what the off-peak hours cost, and where the arithmetic breaks. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/recc-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/recc-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT RECC is a CTSI-approved consumer code covering marketing, quotations, deposits and guarantees for UK renewables. What its protections are actually worth. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/sigenergy-sigenstor-review https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/sigenergy-sigenstor-review Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The stackable 5-in-1 tower reviewed: sizing, the 25 kW EV module, the 0 ms backup claim, and the warranty small print read line by line. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/single-phase-vs-three-phase-solar https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/single-phase-vs-three-phase-solar Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three-phase homes can connect roughly three times the solar capacity without prior DNO approval. How to tell which you have, in a minute, at the fuse board. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/smart-charger-regulations-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/smart-charger-regulations-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Every new home charger has to be smart by law. What that means for default off-peak hours, the randomised ten-minute delay, and who is allowed to fit one. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-installation-day https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-installation-day Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What actually happens when solar is installed: the week before, the day itself hour by hour, and the paperwork that must arrive after. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-inverter-sizing-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-inverter-sizing-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5kWp of panels on a 3.68kW inverter is not a mistake. DC to AC ratios, clipping, and why a slightly undersized inverter usually generates more, not less. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-cleaning-and-bird-proofing https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-cleaning-and-bird-proofing Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most UK roofs need no cleaning at all. Rain does the job for free. When a clean is actually worth it, the safe method, and what a professional visit costs. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-cost-uk-2026 https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-cost-uk-2026 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT MCS data puts the average UK domestic install around £8,677, or roughly £1,686 per kW. Here is the cost breakdown and what really moves your quote. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-grants-and-funding-uk-2026 https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-grants-and-funding-uk-2026 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT No blanket solar grant exists in 2026. What does: 0% VAT to March 2027, Warm Homes Loan finance to £15,000 for solar, SEG export income, and ECO for some. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-maintenance-and-lifespan https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-maintenance-and-lifespan Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Solar panels last 25 to 30 years under their performance warranty, degrading about 0.4% a year after year one. What actually wears out, and when. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-servicing-and-repair-costs https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-servicing-and-repair-costs Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What a solar service includes, what common repairs cost in 2026, and how often a domestic system genuinely needs one, less often than the service plans imply. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-types-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-types-explained Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT TOPCon, HJT and back contact, decoded. What efficiency, temperature coefficient and warranty terms really tell you when you compare 2026 solar quotes. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tariff-choice-changes-payback-more-than-kit https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tariff-choice-changes-payback-more-than-kit Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Same panels, same battery, same roof: a 3p export rate pays £60 a year, 15p pays £300. Why your tariff moves solar payback further than the hardware does. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tesla-powerwall-3-vs-the-alternatives https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tesla-powerwall-3-vs-the-alternatives Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Powerwall 3 wins on power and integration. A 14.4kWh Duracell Dura16 wins on capacity, modular systems win on granularity. Which one suits your house. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tesla-powerwall-vs-duracell-dura16 https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tesla-powerwall-vs-duracell-dura16 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The two battery packages we price, head to head: architecture, backup routes, warranties and price per usable kWh, with the arithmetic shown. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tethered-vs-untethered-ev-charger https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/tethered-vs-untethered-ev-charger Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tethered means the cable is fixed to the wall. Untethered means you bring your own. The one charger decision you cannot reverse without replacing the unit. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/three-phase-and-ev-charging https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/three-phase-and-ev-charging Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three phase unlocks 22kW home charging, but most UK EVs cap at 11kW. What the upgrade costs, when it is worth it, and why load balancing usually wins. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/underfloor-heating-and-heat-pumps https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/underfloor-heating-and-heat-pumps Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Underfloor heating runs at 35 to 45C natively, which is exactly where a heat pump is most efficient. What that means for cost, and what happens upstairs. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/warm-homes-local-grant-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/warm-homes-local-grant-explained Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fully funded insulation, a heat pump and solar for households that qualify. The three ways in, what it actually covers, and how to apply, checked today. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/warm-homes-plan-explained https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/warm-homes-plan-explained Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The £15bn umbrella policy behind the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the Local Grant and the new loan scheme. What is live, what is still rolling out, dated today. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-a-g99-application-involves https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-a-g99-application-involves Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What a G99 application involves: the forms we file on your behalf, what the DNO checks, realistic approval times, and who pays for any works. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-a-heat-pump-survey-covers https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-a-heat-pump-survey-covers Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A heat pump is sized by a room by room heat loss calculation, not a rule of thumb. What the survey measures, what it produces, and what a guessed size costs. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-a-heat-pump https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-a-heat-pump Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Higher upfront cost, a learning curve on the controls, and a real need for insulation and correctly sized radiators. The honest list, not the sales brochure. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-does-a-battery-gateway-do https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-does-a-battery-gateway-do Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A gateway islands your house from the grid in a power cut and switches it onto the battery. What that means in practice, and when it is worth paying for. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-dno https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-dno Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your DNO owns the cables in your street and decides what you can connect. Who they are, how to find yours in under a minute, and what they actually control. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-is-mcs-certification https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-is-mcs-certification Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT MCS is the UK quality mark for solar, batteries and heat pumps. What it covers, how to check certification, and why SEG payments depend on it. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-smart-export-guarantee https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-smart-export-guarantee Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The SEG obliges large suppliers to pay you for exported solar, above zero. What it guarantees, what it does not, and the paperwork that unlocks payment. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-size-home-battery-do-you-need https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/what-size-home-battery-do-you-need Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Most UK homes land between 5 and 10 kWh of usable storage. Where your home sits, why oversizing costs you, and what moves the number either way. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/when-a-battery-manufacturer-fails https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/when-a-battery-manufacturer-fails Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT GivEnergy's collapse ended a 12 year warranty overnight. What still works, what you actually lost, and the checks every UK battery owner should make now. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/which-homes-suit-a-heat-pump https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/which-homes-suit-a-heat-pump Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT A 742-home government trial found no property type unsuitable for a heat pump. What actually decides the outcome is design quality, not the age of the house. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/whole-home-vs-partial-battery-backup https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/whole-home-vs-partial-battery-backup Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three tiers of backup: one socket, a sub board of critical circuits, or the whole house. What each covers, what it costs, and how long it runs. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/why-mcs-matters-for-heat-pumps https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/why-mcs-matters-for-heat-pumps Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT MCS decides whether the £7,500 grant reaches you, forces a room by room heat loss design, and signs off the noise test for permitted development. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/why-solar-panels-stop-working https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/why-solar-panels-stop-working Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Read the generation total, the inverter code, the isolators, then the fuse board, in that order. What each fault family means, and what to never touch. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/why-the-best-export-rates-have-conditions https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/why-the-best-export-rates-have-conditions Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The headline export rates are buying something from you: your installation order or your import account. How to price that condition before you sign. https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-need-direct-sunlight https://clearlinehomeenergy.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-need-direct-sunlight Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT No. Solar cells respond to light intensity, not to a clear line of sight to the sun, which is why they still generate through cloud and on shaded roofs.