Your Questions Answered
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Should I Buy a Smart Immersion Diverter?
Should I Buy a Smart Immersion Diverter? A smart immersion diverter can sound like an obvious addition to a solar installation. Instead of exporting surplus solar electricity, the diverter sends it to an immersion heater to heat your hot water. At first glance, that...
Where Can My Solar Inverter and Battery Be Installed?
Where can my inverter and battery be installed? One of the first questions homeowners often ask is where the inverter and battery will actually go. The good news is that modern equipment gives installers a fair amount of flexibility, and in many cases an outdoor...
Should I Buy a Voltage Optimiser for My Home?
Should I Buy a Voltage Optimiser for My Home? Voltage optimisers are sometimes promoted as a way to reduce household electricity bills. At Stag Solar, we do not sell or recommend them as a general money-saving measure for domestic properties. In most homes, the likely...
Which EV charger should I get?
Which EV Charger Should I Get? There is no single EV charger that is right for every home. The best choice depends not only on the vehicle and the property’s electrical supply, but also on whether the charger will operate by itself or may eventually become part of a...
Does a Home Battery Provide Backup During a Power Cut?
A home battery does not automatically keep the house powered during a grid outage. The simple answer No. A standard home battery installation is usually designed to reduce electricity bills, not automatically to keep the house powered during a power cut. Why does the...
Can I Run My House Entirely Off-Grid with Solar Panels and Batteries?
What do we mean by “off-grid”? For most homeowners, the real aim is not to disconnect from the grid completely. It is to reduce electricity bills and reliance on imported electricity. Can a UK home run entirely off-grid? Technically, yes—but it is rarely practical....
How Does a Solar Battery System Work?
A solar battery system automatically balances electricity between the solar panels, the home, the battery and the grid. During the day, solar electricity is used by the home first. Any surplus can charge the battery, ready to be used later when solar generation...
Can You Install a Home Battery Without Solar Panels?
Yes, You Can Install a Battery Without Solar Panels Home batteries are often associated with solar panels, but they do not have to be installed as part of a solar PV system. A battery can be installed on its own and charged from the electricity grid. This is sometimes...
Why Won’t Some Solar Companies Install Panels On Flat Roofs?
Why Won’t Some Solar Companies Install Panels On Flat Roofs? You have a flat roof.You want solar panels.You contact a few large solar companies. And then the answer comes back: “Sorry, we don’t install on flat roofs.” That can be incredibly frustrating — especially...
Can Solar Panels Be Installed on a Domestic Flat Roof?
Is Every Flat Roof Suitable? Not always. Before any installation begins, Stag Solar carries out a detailed site survey to confirm that the roof is suitable for solar panels. The survey checks: The roof structure is strong enough. The waterproof membrane is in good...