The Grid Cut This £10,000 Solar Install to 4kW
How much could you save with solar? 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ode5Mw Why do some solar installs get approved… and others don’t? In this video, Mike and Jacob walk you through a real UK solar installation where the homeowner wanted a 6kW inverter, but the system was capped at 3.6kW, not by the installer, but by the DNO (Distribution Network Operator). We explain: ✅ What a DNO actually is (and what it isn’t) ✅ Why your postcode determines how much solar you can export ✅ The difference between G98, G99, and G100 ✅ Why two similar houses can get completely different answers ✅ How export limits affect inverter size, batteries, and ROI ✅ Why bigger isn’t always better with solar and storage You’ll also see: ✅ A full 16-panel solar install ✅ Duracell hybrid inverter and battery system ✅ Roof mounting techniques, cabling, flashing kits, and bird netting ✅ Real-world installer insight from the design and install team If you’re thinking about solar, or wondering why an installer has said “that’s not possible”, this video explains exactly why. Discover how much could you save with solar? 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ode5Mw Who is your DNO find out here 👉 https://www.energynetworks.org/custom... Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:38 What is the DNO? 01:30 Installation 03:13 Designing the system 04:45 Mounting rail system 09:38 Inverter installation 10:00 DNO denied 11:43 Mounting panels 15:41 System commissioning 17:05 Finish product 👍 Like the video if you found it helpful 🔔 Subscribe for more honest solar installs and explainers 💬 Drop your questions in the comments #SolarUK #SolarPanelsUK #DNO #SolarExport #G98 #G99 #SolarBatteries #DuracellEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarInstallation #SmartExportGuarantee #UKSolar

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