Straight answers, real numbers
The questions homeowners in Bournemouth and across Dorset, Hampshire and the south of England ask before they go solar, answered with the same figures we use in our quotes.
- Batteries
Is a home battery worth it in 2026? The honest answer for Dorset and Hampshire
A 5 kWh battery lifts a typical annual solar saving from about £500 to between £650 and £850. It is worth it if you are out in the day or on a time-of-use tariff, and not if you are home all day on a standard tariff.
6 min read - Batteries
Will an EcoFlow OCEAN 2 keep my lights on in a power cut?
Yes, if it is installed with backup. A 5 kWh OCEAN 2 runs lights, fridge, router, boiler controls and a TV for a full evening; a 10 kWh system runs them overnight. It will not run an electric shower or a hob for long. Here is what to expect.
5 min read - EV charging
EV charger grants in 2026: what is actually available in Dorset and Hampshire
If you own a house with a driveway there is no grant for a home EV charger in 2026. The OZEV grant covers flats, renters and landlords (£500 per socket since April 2026) and businesses can claim for workplace chargers. Here is who qualifies and what a charger really costs.
5 min read