Feature
Solar plus battery technology cuts reliance on electricity grid
The UK’s over-reliance on the electricity grid, vividly exposed by recent extreme weather events, highlights the need for alternative energy sources such as solar.
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Confidence in solar footprint soars with GoodWe UK expansion
In a move revealing increasing industry confidence in the growth of solar solutions, GoodWe is ramping up activity in the UK with new products for 2022 and a strengthened team.
News
Top tips for solar installation troubleshooting
An increase in demand for high-precision handheld devices, capable of measuring photovoltaic (PV) systems, is developing in the UK, resulting in a need for technicians who know how to troubleshoot PV systems efficiently and effectively.
Opinion
Size matters – even for PV roof systems!
The photovoltaic market is growing. In Europe alone, the cumulative installed PV capacity amounted to 151.7 GW by the end of 2020. And the trend continues. By 2024, the SolarPower Europe association expects an installed capacity of 253 gigawatts.
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BayWa r.e. to build UK’s largest solar farm in 2023
BayWe r.e is set to begin construction of the UK’s largest solar farm, which will deliver 52 GWh/year of clean renewable electricity - enough electricity to power the equivalent annual needs of around 15,000 family homes.
Opinion
Moving over to EV – what do we need to do?
Griff Thomas, managing director of GTEC, looks at the growing EV charging market and its potential to contribute to net zero 2050,
News
AceOn goes green with solar panels
AceOn, a West Midlands renewable energy and battery company, is demonstrating its own commitment to helping the environment with a £20,000 investment in solar panels
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Caplor Energy and Wynnstay – greener future for farmers
rces with Wynnstay as their recommended partner for renewable energy advice and installations for their agricultural customers across England and Wales.
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Solar energy business in £4.8m funding boost
Solar energy provider, Custom Solar, has secured a £4.8m funding boost from Virgin Money to accelerate its plans for growth.
Opinion
What does COP26 mean to installers?
Pol Spronck, managing director of Solarwatt Technologies Ltd., reflects on the opportunities afforded by COP26 to installers.
News
AceOn showcases major new battery at Solar and Storage Live
Leading battery and energy storage specialist, AceOn, is set to reveal a major new product at the Solar and Storage Live event next mont
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Queequeg Renewables announce major UK solar and battery pipeline
UK developer Queequeg Renewables has announced a significant pipeline of solar and battery storage projects countrywide.
Special Report
Energy bill hike increases interest in solar installations
Research from Solar Energy UK reveals that over half of homeowners would consider solar to beat soaring energy bills
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Solarwatt new solar and storage production
The latest investment in decarbonisation from Solarwatt includes a state-of-the-art solar module production line and the inauguration of two new energy storage production lines
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Solar PV used on 70 homes in Perth development
The £9.2 million development is the largest development of new council homes since Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) restarted its house building programme in 2012. This makes ...
News
Solar PV growth sees producer establish UK subsidiary
The setting up of Solarwatt Technologies Ltd reflects strong ambitions in the UK market and a desire to better serve growing demand for renewable energy. ...
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New solar pv grant scheme also encourages heat pump installations
With the solar Feed-in Tariff coming to an end over two years ago, social landlords have struggled to make the financial case for installing solar ...
Product
NIBE new ranges launched
The new range builds on the heat pump manufacturer’s plans to offer customers a smarter and more connected home.
Opinion
The ideal trio for a flexible energy system?
It goes without saying that the transition to a net zero economy is complex. As we shift our reliance on fossil fuels and depend more ...
News
emerce to support installers in Ireland
Offering a broad portfolio of solar components for residential and small commercial PV plants and EV chargers, the German B2B online marketplace is well-positioned ...
News
Solar skills training launched in London
With the intention of developing a solar PV learner curriculum, the Solar Skills London project aims to create a series of introductory workshop for potential ...
News
Surprising stats for solar
The PV installations were installed under the Local Authority Delivery of the Green Homes Grant, the only segment of the scheme that is both still ...
News
Vaillant wins ASHP contract
Located on the outskirts of Swindon, the off-gas Oakfield development, a 239-plot development, is being managed by property developers, Igloo Regeneration, and construction partner, Mi-space, ...
Case Study
Part 3/3: Scoping a successful retrofitting project
There are a number of additional steps which installers should take when scoping a successful retrofitting project within public buildings like schools. These include:
