Voltacon Solar Blog
February 1, 2024
HMRC – 0% VAT on Batteries – Quick Summary In this announcement, we capture the key factors that will allow you to get VAT Relief for energy storage devices and specifically batteries 2.3 Scope of the relief The relief applies to the services of installing energy-saving materials in residential […]
January 24, 2024
The BFS-S4 Fire Safety Switch The BFS-S4 is a firefighter isolation switch for solar installations. Fire safety switches are required by insurance companies in all solar-powered buildings. This tailored solution ensures robust fire protection and total insurance compliance. The BFS-S4 fire safety switch is a string level load break […]
January 2, 2024
The New Year started with some exciting news for the solar industry. In a crucial move to tackle the energy crisis, the government has unveiled plans to grant VAT relief on the installation of energy storage batteries including lithium , AGM, Lead Acid and complete energy systems (ESS). The UK […]
October 25, 2023
In this blog article, we created 4 illustrations that describe how the Multifunctional award winning inverter with lithium batteries operates. Every picture represents one scenario of a domestic property that is powered from solr panels, batteries and inverters. The Voltasol ESS 5.5 is the reall all-in-one solution, you do […]
August 30, 2023
Bifacial Solar Panels: Maximising Photovoltaic Energy with Ground-Mounted Installations In the ever-evolving landscape of renewable energy, solar power is a stalwart contributor to our global pursuit of sustainability. Among the myriad innovations in this field, one technology shines exceptionally bright: bifacial solar panels. These ingenious structures have captivated the […]
August 23, 2023
Integrating Small-Scale Wind Turbines with Solar Photovoltaic Systems: A Guide to Efficient Hybrid Energy Generation The integration of multiple renewable resources into a single system has gained considerable traction in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. One of the most promising combinations is wind and solar power in domestic […]
July 16, 2023
In this detailed blog page, we will explain how to load your solar assistant with a number of peripherals that allow the user to control and monitor, three off-grid solar inverter Conversol 8kW Max and an optical mouse. This set-up makes use of all the input and output ports […]
May 26, 2023
I was originally going to put the equipment in an outbuilding, however, after reading that the lithium batteries are best kept between 10 deg and 40 deg I have put it all in the study, built into a “silent box” it has an extractor fan in the loft Operated […]
March 10, 2023
How to Generate your own electricity with solar panels and inverter – Off Grid Set up How to Generate Your Own Electricity with Solar Panels and Inverter: An Off-Grid Setup from Voltacon for Easy Self-Sufficient Power With an increase in severe weather events, attacks on utility stations, and supply […]
February 14, 2023
Do I need to be MCS certified to produce electricity for my off-grid property? The answer is simply no. There is no need to inform your network operator, DNO(Distribution Network Operator), or the electricity supplier. There are different authorities that manage and maintain the electricity grid but none of […]