Case Study – installing solar panels on flat roof & battery storage
The flat roof solar solution for this Edinburgh home was a 14 panel solar PV system with battery storage.
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We are now approved Alpha ESS battery storage installers
Delighted to announce that the Ideal Electrical team are now approved installers of Alpha ESS battery storage systems.
Case Study – installing home battery storage without solar panels
The owners of this 1930s Edinburgh bungalow wanted to reduce their high bills. A home battery storage system without solar…
The RTS meter switch off – moving to smart meters
Important News - the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is due to switch off on 30 June 2025. This means that…
EICR for homeowners when buying or selling
There are good reasons why an EICR test should be conducted when buying or selling a property. Estate agents recommend…
Ideal becomes Duracell Energy approved installer
Delighted to announce that the Ideal Electrical team are now approved installers of Duracell Energy home battery storage systems.
Unlock Savings: Storage heating grants and funding in Scotland
The Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme could help with new high heat retention storage heaters.
We’re now approved GivEnergy installers
We are excited to announce that we’re now approved installers for GivEnergy battery storage systems.
Q&As when choosing a home security system
Here are some questions we get asked about intruder and burglar alarms… and our answers!
Ideal enters renewables market with solar PV and battery storage
The training is now complete and we are about to start installing solar PV and battery storage systems.
Repairing Standard Part 4 – Lead Testing and Water Safety for Edinburgh Landlords
Edinburgh landlords must ensure that their rental properties adhere to strict water safety standards.
Quick guide to tenement stair lighting in Edinburgh
This IES guide covers maintaining, repairing & updating your communal lighting.
Powering the café at Holyrood Palace
Delighted to recently work at the Holyrood Palace café on rewiring, upgrading lighting and outside power supplies.
Ideal at the SELECT President’s Cup 2024
We had a ton of fun at the SELECT President's Cup 2024. A great day out golfing in Dunblane.
A day in the life of an electrician in Edinburgh
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an electrician in the historic city of Edinburgh? Step into an electrician's shoes…
The Workplace Charging Scheme Grant can help your business go green
Find out how businesses can claim up to 75% of the total of the purchase and installation of new EV…
Finalists at the Aico HomeLINK Community Awards 2024
IES were shortlisted for 'Electrical Contractor of the Year' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative' at the Aico HomeLINK Community Awards.
The rise of EVs in Edinburgh, a guide to home charging and the new LEZ
The new Edinburgh Low Emission Zone is driving an increase in home EV chargers being installed around the city.
Do you need an electrical installation certificate? (Updated for 2024)
An Electrical Installation Certificate should be provided when you've had a home rewire, an extension, or other significant electrical work.
Ideal supports Richard Roncero’s Steps to Hope charity refurbish Hope House
We have been working with 'Steps to Hope' on the electrical refurbishment of Hope House in Broxburn.