Guides for homes with solar, batteries, EVs, and heat pumps.
Practical guides to Octopus tariff conflicts, battery behaviour, and whole-home coordination, written for homeowners, not engineers.
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The Solis software gap: why UK homes need a smarter energy app
Solis inverter homes often need one clearer app for solar, battery, EV charging and tariffs. See how 1app.energy helps close the Solis software gap.
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Why slower charging can be better for your home battery
Learn how slower smart-tariff charging can improve round-trip efficiency, reduce avoidable heat loss, and help protect battery life.
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Octopus Power Up & Power Down: what it means for UK homes
Octopus has described more free or cheaper power sessions for 2026. Here is what Power Up and Power Down could mean for UK home batteries, EVs, and bills.
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Solis IntelliHome and FlexHome batteries: what UK homes should check
A practical guide to the new Solis IntelliHome and FlexHome batteries, and why UK homes still need tariff, EV and whole-home software context.
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How to get your myenergi API key for your Zappi charger
Step-by-step guide to generating the myenergi API key and finding your hub serial number, so you can connect your Zappi EV charger to 1app.energy.
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How to get your Octopus Energy API key and account number
Step-by-step guide to finding your Octopus account number and generating an API key, so you can connect your Octopus tariff to 1app.energy.
Read guideConnect SolisCloud in about a minute
Supported Solis hybrid inverter homes can connect to 1app.energy by signing in with SolisCloud, without chasing API keys first. API-key setup remains a fallback.
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Tesla Powerwall 3P: launch date, specs and UK availability
Tesla launched the three-phase Powerwall 3P in Germany on 23 April 2026. What the 3P actually offers, and the realistic timing for UK availability.
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How to read your inverter data to spot energy waste
Your inverter app shows a lot of numbers. Which ones actually tell you the system is working efficiently? Here is what to look for and the warning signs.
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