Solar & Batteries

10 ways to get more from your solar panels

Published 4 Jun 2026

What this video covers

10 ways to squeeze more value from a UK solar system.

Ten ways to get more from the solar panels you already have — counted down to the single biggest lever of all. From Axiom Eco Homes.

In this video

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:09 10. Keep the panels clean
  3. 0:28 9. Watch your output
  4. 0:46 8. Fit optimisers for shade
  5. 1:05 7. Right-size the inverter
  6. 1:25 6. Get the best export rate
  7. 1:44 5. Add a hot-water diverter
  8. 2:01 4. Charge your car on solar
  9. 2:18 3. Run appliances by day
  10. 2:38 2. Add a battery on a smart tariff
  11. 2:57 1. Switch to a time-of-use tariff
  12. 3:20 Where to start