As Director of Fit Solar, Mark brings years of core electrical engineering expertise to the forefront of the renewable energy sector. Combining practical contracting knowledge with advanced clean-energy technology, Mark leads the delivery of tailored solar PV and energy storage solutions across the UK. His focus is centered on technical excellence, system longevity, and empowering businesses and homeowners to transition seamlessly toward energy independence.
Yes. Around 95% of UK domestic properties have a single phase electricity supply, which caps home EV charging at 7.4kW regardless of which charger you buy. A 22kW charger only reaches its full speed on a 3 phase supply, and upgrading to one typically costs…
A fully fitted home EV charger typically costs £800 to £1,200 in the UK, including the unit and professional installation. If your fuse box or consumer unit needs upgrading first, expect to add £400 to £900 on top. That is the short answer. Below, we…
Is it worth it? Short answer: Yes, if you’re on the right tariff. A home battery bought on its own, without any solar panels, saves you money by charging overnight at 3 to 7p per kWh on a time-of-use tariff and then powering your home at…
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has jumped from £7,500 to £9,000 for off-gas-grid homes switching from oil or LPG to a heat pump. Here’s exactly who qualifies and how to claim it. Quick answer Since 21 July 2026, off-gas-grid homes in England and Wales heated by…
Quick answer: Plug-in solar kits up to 800VA become legal in the UK from 27 August 2026, provided they meet the government’s Plug-in Solar Device Interim Product Specification. No installer or planning permission is needed, though DNO notification is mandatory. They cover solar generation only, not…
Yes. Several UK home chargers, including the myenergi Zappi, Ohme Home Pro, and Hypervolt Home 3, can connect to your solar panel system and automatically route surplus daytime solar generation into your car instead of exporting it to the grid. Below, we explain how solar…
If you’ve started looking into solar, you’ll have noticed “size” gets used in two completely different ways. Sometimes it means the physical dimensions of a panel, i.e. how big it is in metres. Other times it means the size of your system in kW, which…
Buying home solar panel systems should feel exciting. In practice, many UK homeowners find the process more confusing than they expected, with conflicting quotes, technical jargon, and a genuine risk of paying too much for the wrong system. At Fit Solar, we talk to households…
Energy bills have become one of the biggest pressures on UK household budgets, and more homeowners than ever are looking for a way off the treadmill of rising electricity prices. Solar panels are no longer a niche investment for the eco-conscious few, they’ve become one…
With energy bills still high and buyers increasingly focused on running costs, solar panels have become one of the most talked-about home improvements in the UK. But do they actually increase what your property is worth? Here is what the data says. The Short Answer:…