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Guides for electricians and installers
Plain-English guides on DNO notifications, solar paperwork and certificates, written by an electrician.
1 November 2026
EICR Changes in 2026: What Electricians Need to Know
What changed for EICRs in 2026: BS 7671 Amendment 4 forms, the new meaning of FI, recipient guidance, and 5-yearly checks for social housing in England.
1 November 2026
How to Do a G98 or G99 Application: A UK Installer's Guide
A practical guide to G98 and G99 applications for UK solar, battery and EV installers: which route, what the DNO needs, ENA Connect Direct and common mistakes.
31 October 2026
Why You Need to Notify the DNO: Solar, Batteries, EVs, Heat Pumps
Why UK electricians and installers must tell the DNO about solar PV, batteries, EV chargers and heat pumps: the law, G98 vs G99, the 28-day rule and the risks.