Who we are and why this site exists

Solar Neighbourhoods started with a simple observation: most solar information online is written by someone who wants to sell you something. The brochures are glossy, the numbers are rosy, and the useful caveats hide in the fine print. We wanted a calm place where a homeowner could read the whole story first.

What you will find here

Guides on solar electricity and solar water heating, written for people who are not engineers. We cover how the technology works, what it costs, how long it takes to pay back, how to compare quotes, and how to look after a system once it is up. We try to explain the trade-offs, including the cases where solar is not the best next step for your home.

What we do not do

• We do not sell panels, heaters, batteries or leads.
• We do not take payment to rank or recommend a company.
• We do not represent any utility, manufacturer, installer or government body.

How we keep things accurate

Solar moves fast. Equipment gets cheaper, rules change and programmes open and close. Each guide carries a review date, and we revisit the pages that depend on prices or policy more often than the ones about physics. When a figure varies a lot by region, we give a range instead of a single confident number. If you spot something out of date, please tell us.

A note on advice

Everything here is general information. A qualified local professional needs to look at your roof, your wiring and your local rules before any work begins. Think of these guides as preparation for that conversation, not a replacement for it.