NEW solar panel technology with Sarah Wallace and LONGI
26/02/2026 | 1h
We get into the weeds of solar panel evolution with returning guest Sarah Wallace, UK sales director for LONGI. This one was super interesting for both Mark and Sam with references back towards quality in both installation and manufacturing which is also Sarah's strong position that quality counts! Find out more from Sarah here https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wallace-511051bb/
It is so HARD runing a small business sometimes... INSTALLER DECOMPRESSION
19/02/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
We get into the challenges lots of us face working in and running small businesses. This is a return of installer decompression and we have plans to bring this into the real world among those who want to join us!
Add a battery to FIT solar but HOW ? Hybrid inverter or AC coupled ?
12/02/2026 | 43 mins.
We explore the challenges of adding battery storage to solar systems with aged FIT tariffs and some real world experiences of meters reading numbers consumers dont expect. Sam really brought a top tier topic for this one with some pearls of wisdom to help the rest of us out. This is exactly why this podcast exists.
How to test solar PROPERLY with Test Instrument Solutions
05/02/2026 | 57 mins.
We get into solar PV testing and more with the legends Mark and Steve from @testinstrumentsolutions Was really interesting to learn about product development and the challenges in supporting electricians with the knowledge to test this stuff! Huge thanks to Mark and Steve for visiting us and please do check them out at tradeshows around the UK and https://www.testinstrumentsolutions.co.uk/
The Warm Homes plan - Solar and battery GRANTS ???
29/01/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
Mark and Sam dive into the new government policy around the warm homes plan and what it might mean for the solar, battery, heat pump and more sectors! You can find the plan here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/warm-homes-plan
Everything you ever wanted to know about renewable's, solar power, heat pumps and battery storage. From off grid living, residential roofs and commercial systems. We look at what the equipment can do, the facts around how much money you can save and how to get the best from your equipment and Apps. With insight from manufacturers, installers and consumers.