Perlight Solar Panel Review: The Independent’s Verdict and What It Means for Your Home
The Independent recently published a full review of Perlight all‑black solar panels giving homeowners a clear, impartial look at the brand that’s gaining serious attention in the UK solar market. On the surface, the article focuses on efficiency, and that’s...
3 Key Reasons Optimisers for Solar Panels Are Critical for Modern PV Systems
As solar panels grow more powerful and system specifications advance, optimisers for solar panels play an essential role in maintaining efficiency and reliability in modern PV design. Originally, PV optimisers once managed shade between panels. Today, they help...
Westech and Perlight Exhibit At Solar & Storage Live 2025 – What to Expect At Our Stand
Westech and Perlight Solar are excited to be exhibiting once again at Solar & Storage Live 2025 this September – the UK's leading renewable energy exhibition for professionals across the solar and energy sectors. Register your FREE ticket today and join thousands...
The Ethical Shift in Solar – How Perlight Panels Help You Stay Compliant
As the UK solar market grows, the focus is shifting from cost and efficiency to where panels come from. Solar professionals must now choose ethical solar panels back by trusted certifications. With tighter import rules and scrutiny on supply chains, choosing an...
MCS 2025 Explained: A Clear Guide for the UK Solar Industry
This clear guide explains key solar installation updates, deadlines, and what installers and suppliers must do to stay compliant with MCS.
UK Solar Installation By Region (2025): What Installers Need To Know
The UK’s solar adoption continues to surge, but uptake varies significantly across regions. For solar panel installers, knowing where demand is rising fastest, and what type of systems customers are choosing, can shape your targeting and offering. Using the...
Perlight Solar Achieves EcoVadis Bronze Medal: What It Means for Sustainability and Our Customers
As the official representative of Perlight Solar in the UK, we are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable solar solutions to our customers. Sustainability isn’t just a commitment—it’s at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to announce that Perlight...
TS4-X-O vs TS4-A-O: Which Tigo Optimiser is Right for Your Next Install and Why?
Selecting the right solar panel optimiser is crucial for system performance, safety, and long-term reliability. Tigo's TS4-A-O optimiser has earned its reputation as a trusted choice for installers worldwide, delivering module-level monitoring, optimisation, and rapid...
What is an MPPT?
In solar energy systems, you may come across the term MPPT, which stands for Maximum Power Point Tracking. MPPT is a technology embedded in inverters and charge controllers, and it plays a crucial role in maximising the energy output from solar panels. What Does an...
Top 5 Benefits of Microinverters
We’re proud partners of APsystems, a global leader in innovative microinverter technology! Let’s take a closer look at the dynamic world of solar energy, exploring the top 5 incredible benefits and immense value that module-level power electronics (MLPE), such as...
Westech’s New Show Jump at Beechfield Arena for Local Horse Riders
Hey there, horse lovers! Big things are happening at Beechfield Arena in Edgcott, Buckinghamshire, and we’re here to spill the tea! Thanks to a sparkling collaboration with Perlight Solar’s UK & EU representative, the arena just unveiled a brand-new show jump,...
10 Years of Innovation: Solar & Storage Live 2024 Highlights
This year’s Solar and Storage Live 2024 was a standout event for anyone looking to explore the latest in renewable energy. With over 25,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors, it provided the perfect setting for connecting, learning, and discovering new technologies. If you...
Join Westech Solar with Perlight Solar | Solar & Storage Live 2024
You're invited to join us as we mark 10 years of attendance as Perlight Solar’s official representative at Solar & Storage Live, the UK's largest renewable energy show. Join us at the NEC Birmingham from September 24th - 26th 2024! Introducing Our Game-Changing...
Meet us in Messe München at the Intersolar Europe Exhibition
We are excited to invite you to join us at the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, Intersolar Europe in Messe München. You can find us exhibiting with Perlight Solar from 19 – 21st June at Hall A1, stand 516, where we will be showcasing our latest...
Featured Video: Construction Magazine Highlights Project Better Energy
We are thrilled to share that Westech Solar has been featured in the latest issue (215, 2024) of Construction and Civil Engineering Magazine in partnership with Project Better Energy. The magazine covers various areas such as house and road building, major...
Westech Solar and Perlight at Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2024
We had the pleasure of participating in Solar Solutions Amsterdam Exhibition held at the Expo Greater Amsterdam. This year welcomed 15,785 visitors and 280+ exhibitors showcasing more than 600 innovations from across the solar and energy industry. The event provided...
Join Westech Solar at Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2024
We have some exciting news to share with you! You’re invited to join us for an exclusive B2B Exhibition, Solar Solutions Amsterdam 2024. We will be exhibiting with Perlight Solar at stand C13.1. Our technology partners Tigo Energy will be joining us at the stand and...
Westech at Solar & Storage Live 2023
Once again, Westech Solar had the pleasure of attending Solar and Storage Live held at NEC Birmingham, October 17th to 19th 2023, giving a warm welcome to all the attendees and professionals in the sector who visited us at our stand. Solar and Storage Live is the UK...
Boost your home efficiency with the N-TYPE 435W solar panel
Switching to solar energy with the N-TYPE 435w solar panel can feel like a leap into the unknown. The sheer quantity of data out there can be daunting, leaving lots of prospective users uncertain where to begin. This is what separates those who merely think about...
Why upgrade your solar system with Tigo Power Optimisers
For those keeping up with the renewable energy industry, it’s no secret that solar power continues to boom. This is why optimisation technology is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative areas of the field. In this article, we will explore Tigo in...
Do Solar Panels Improve the EPC Rating?
Renewable energy sources have become increasingly important over the years, and solar panels are a great way to harness the sun’s energy to generate electricity. Solar panels are not only beneficial for the environment, but they can also help to reduce energy bills...
Sandtoft In-Roof Solar Launches with Westech and Wienerberger
We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Westech Solar and Wienerberger, the Global market leader for clay roof tiles and the UK’s leading provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations. Our team looks forward to working with Wienerberger to...
Westech at Solar & Storage Live 2022
More than 10,000 visitors attended Solar & Storage Live 2022 between 18-20 October, and we were excited to see how busy the whole renewables industry was. It was great to catch up with old and new customers who stopped by our stand. We had a wonderful...
Tips for Buying Solar Panels the Right Way
Solar panels are a big investment that can offer many benefits to homeowners. The process of getting solar panels installed, however, requires a lot of thought and consideration from choosing the best solar panels, finding a trustworthy installer, and choosing any...
The Biggest Benefits of Solar Energy for Homeowners
Residential solar panels are becoming more popular amongst homeowners. A lot of houses now have solar fitted on the roof, and the number continues to increase. However, many people still aren’t aware of the benefits of solar energy for homeowners, and they are missing...
7 Benefits of Busbar-less PV Panels
While most PV manufacturers are working on increasing the number of busbar ribbons on their panels (multi busbar – MBB), it isn’t the only option for improving solar panel efficiency. Zero busbar (ZBB) technology completely removes busbar ribbons from modules....
0% VAT on Solar Installations: PV Panels are Still Profitable in 2022
Energy-saving measures such as solar, heat pumps and roof insulation will have their current 5% VAT reduced to 0% for the next five years. With the alarmingly increasing energy prices and the new incentive of the government, 2022 is the year to install solar...
Our Look Ahead to Solar Energy in 2022
It would not be unreasonable to suggest that we all are seeking to regain momentum as the pandemic finally shows signs of abating. The same could be said for the country itself, with industry and retailers looking to revive activity. Reasons to be Cheerful Amid the...
Countdown Under Way to Solar & Storage Live 2021
GET READY FOR THE NOVEMBER EVENT AT THE NEC! The countdown is under way to this year’s Solar & Storage Live 2021, which is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 23-25 November. Coinciding with ChargEV UK 21, this year’s show emphasises the close and...
Electric Vehicle Revolution Steps Up a Gear
The government wants to see charging points in all new-build properties in England In July 2021, the UK government set out its delivery plan to transition to zero-emission cars and vans by 2035. It is inevitable for questions to remain regarding the highly ambitious...
The Reality of Owning & Running EV (Electric Vehicles) in 2021
Thinking of joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution? Improvements to the battery range, lower list prices and the expansion of the charging network make the reality of owning and running an EV all the more enticing! Following the announcement in November 2020...