🎙️ Episode 3: Is Tesla Powerwall 3 the Best Battery on the Market? And What Happened to GivEnergy?

This week on Only Panels, I’m joined by co-host Dan Holliday from DMH Electrical and Renewables, and special guests Libby and Francesca from Azzurri Electrical, as we deep-dive into the latest in solar PV, battery technology, and the shifting energy landscape in the UK.

We kick things off with the much-hyped Tesla Powerwall 3 — is it really the best battery solution available in 2025? We explore its AI-driven energy management, installation challenges, full appliance discharge capability, and how it stacks up to competitors like SIG and other energy storage brands.

Then, we turn our attention to GivEnergy, a name once synonymous with UK energy storage. We talk frankly about their apparent decline in installer popularity, product delays, and how shifting market dynamics and competition may be impacting their reputation — despite still offering solid technical support.

We also open up about the realities of working as solar and battery installers — from commissioning clunkiness to EV charger integration, solar metering, customer expectations, and future-proofing energy systems for homeowners and businesses.

🔥 Topics covered:

• Tesla Powerwall 3 features and performance

• SigEnergy and other Battery systems

• GivEnergy’s market standing in 2025

• Energy storage vs. battery backup

• EV charger headaches (Zappi… we’re looking at you!)

• Smart charging and virtual power plants

• Monitoring systems and the importance of optimisers

• The real-world experience of battery installation

• The rise of electric vans and changing vehicle tech

• The future of retail and smart home integration

  
  

📊 Key takeaways:

• Powerwall 3 might be the best battery — but it’s not perfect

• GivEnergy has lost market momentum

• Battery sales are tough without strong education and support

• Installation quality still varies wildly

• The future is smart, monitored, and fully integrated

• Installers play a critical role in shaping the industry

🔧 Whether you’re a solar pro, battery installer, or just curious about where the renewable energy industry is headed, this episode is packed with real talk, first-hand experience, and the kinds of discussions we need to improve standards across the board.

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