https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/ Plain-English posts on solar panels in Wales from the Solar Cymru editorial team. en-gb Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/charging-an-ev-with-solar/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/charging-an-ev-with-solar/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Charging an electric car in the day while your panels generate cuts running costs. See when it works, where a battery fits and what grants exist in Wales. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-and-heat-pumps-wales/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-and-heat-pumps-wales/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Solar panels can help power a heat pump and cut running costs, but winter is the catch. See the costs, the grants and what to plan for in your Welsh home. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-maintenance-and-cleaning/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-maintenance-and-cleaning/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Solar panels need little upkeep in Wales, because rain does most of the cleaning. See what to check, when to clean and what to ask your installer to leave. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/dno-g98-g99-solar-wales/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/dno-g98-g99-solar-wales/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Every solar system must be reported to your network operator. Learn the G98 and G99 routes, the 3.68 kW single-phase limit and who covers your part of Wales. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-work-in-welsh-weather/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/do-solar-panels-work-in-welsh-weather/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yes, solar panels work in Wales. A south-facing roof makes about 820 to 1,060 kWh per kWp a year. See how rain, cloud, hills and coast change your output. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/east-west-and-north-facing-roofs-solar/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/east-west-and-north-facing-roofs-solar/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT East and west roofs make about 15 to 20% less power than south, and north roofs make far less. Learn what that means for Welsh homes and for your quotes. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/free-solar-panels-wales/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/free-solar-panels-wales/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Some Welsh households can get solar through Warm Homes Nest, and many can borrow interest free through Green Homes Wales. Check who qualifies and what to avoid. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A typical UK home fits about 12 solar panels. See how your electricity use, roof space and Welsh sunshine change that number, with worked examples for Wales. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/is-a-solar-battery-worth-it/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/is-a-solar-battery-worth-it/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A home battery costs roughly £2,000 to £10,000 and pays off only if you use the stored power. See the numbers, the trade-offs and who benefits most in Wales. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/mcs-certification-explained/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/mcs-certification-explained/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT MCS certification decides whether you can claim Smart Export Guarantee payments and what protection you get. Learn what to check on a Welsh solar quote. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/smart-export-guarantee-explained/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/smart-export-guarantee-explained/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Smart Export Guarantee pays you for solar power you send to the grid. See who qualifies, what you need, how rates vary and how to pick a tariff in Wales. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-costs-wales/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panel-costs-wales/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A typical 4.5 kWp home solar system costs about £6,500 to £8,800 in Wales. See what drives the price, what you can save and how to judge a quote fairly. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-listed-buildings-conservation-areas-wales/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-listed-buildings-conservation-areas-wales/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Listed buildings need planning permission and likely consent for solar in Wales. Conservation areas have their own wall rules. Here is how to check your home. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-national-parks-wales/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-national-parks-wales/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Can you fit solar panels in a Welsh national park? The domestic rules do not name parks, but the park authority plans the land. Here is what to check first. https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-on-slate-roofs/ https://solarcymru.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-on-slate-roofs/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Slate roofs can take solar panels with the right hooks, a roof check and careful fitting. See the MCS rules, planning limits and questions to ask in Wales.