Guides and explainers
Plain-English answers on home energy and solar gear, built from manufacturer specifications and published standards.
Solar Garden Lights Not Working? How to Fix Them in the UK
Solar garden lights not working? Check the switch, panel, battery and position in order, then learn when to replace the battery or the solar panel in the UK.
Last updated 5 November 2026
Solar String Lights for Your Garden: A UK Guide
Choosing solar string lights for a UK garden: where to put the panel, why winter runtimes drop, which battery and IP rating to look for, with the sums shown.
Last updated 2 November 2026
Solar Power Bank vs Folding Solar Panel: Which to Buy in the UK
Solar power bank or folding solar panel? See the UK sums for each, why a built-in panel only trickles, and the airline rules, so you can buy the right charger.
Last updated 29 October 2026
Solar Fence Lights: A UK Buying Guide
How to choose solar garden lights for a fence in the UK: which way your fence faces, panel type, IP rating, colour, fixing and neighbour-friendly brightness.
Last updated 26 October 2026
What Size Portable Power Station Do I Need? A UK Guide
Work out what size portable power station you need. Learn watts versus watt-hours, run UK appliance sums, and see what 1000W, 2000W and 3000W units suit.
Last updated 22 October 2026
Waterproof Solar Garden Lights: IP Ratings Explained
Which IP rating do waterproof solar garden lights need in the UK? Learn what IP44, IP65 and IP67 mean, what the code leaves out and how to choose well.
Last updated 19 October 2026