News
Iconic hotel goes green with Naked Energy
Iconic London hotel goes green, and pioneers sustainability with Naked Energy's VirtuHOT solar tech, cutting carbon emissions by 7.3 tonnes yearly.
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Italian winery benefits from solar and storage solution
Quintodecimo Vineyard in Southern Italy goes green with a new solar and storage solution in collaboration with Qcells and Italy's 'Agrisolare' program. The move enhances production efficiency and ensures a steady energy supply, even during power outages, contributing to environmental sustainability.
News
UK-first product sees wind and solar power harnessed to save lives
Renewable energy innovation raises life-saving equipment standards.
Opinion
Solar panels set to be standard but mandates needed
Future Homes Standard consultation is a 'welcome step towards a truly solar nation'.
News
Proposed Future Home Standard signals end for fossil fuel boilers in new builds
Government launches consultation on proposed Future Homes and Buildings Standard.
Feature
Retrofitting protection for solar panels
Debris buildup under solar panels can cause issues. James Robinson, of Samac Fixings, explains what can be done about it.
Opinion
Autumn Statement a ‘shot in the arm’ for solar but missed opportunity for residential storage
Failure to support residential storage a missed goal in Autumn Statement.
News
Enviromena appoints new Chief Commercial Officer to drive solar growth
Clean energy solutions company Enviromena has appointed Lee Adams.
Opinion
What is the real risk from solar panels?
Is solar power safe? Recent reports of a solar panel explosion in West London raise concerns. Richard Williams, an experienced engineer from Aztec Solar Energy Ltd, sheds light on the risks and safety measures.
News
UK’s first solar car park powers hospital with renewable energy
Veolia and 3ti have teamed up to create the UK's first Solar Car Park, generating 1,000 MWh of green electricity annually and slashing 222 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the first year.
News
UKSOL Bolivian venture marks solar milestone
UKSOL has proudly announced a ground breaking achievement.
News
HIES & GivEnergy join forces
HIES and GivEnergy team up to rescue unfinished solar projects.
News
Job hunters flock to Solar & Storage Live
Hundreds of industry roles are on offer to jobseekers.
News
Sun shines on green ice-cream
Roskilly’s invests in solar energy to power organic farm and ice-cream production.
Special Report
Clause 5.8: has Octopus really removed the solar certification requirement
A consumer shares his own experience of trying to take advantage of Octopus’ export tariff through the new clause 5.8.
Product
OFGEM ECO approval for UKSOL solar module
OFGEM’S approval of the UKSOL optimised solar PV module allows installers to claim extra ECO4 funding.
News
Testing times: solar safety and performance
Rob Barker, director of Power Quality Expert Ltd, looks at the importance of testing solar installations for both safety and performance.
Interview
UK launch for Solar Monkey offers installers vital time savings
Jan Pieter Versluijs of Netherlands-based Solar Monkey explains how this innovative software came about and what it will bring to UK installers.
Feature
Solar plus storage: shining a light on the opportunity for installers
Solar panels are just one part of the story. The energy storage battery is edging further into the spotlight.
Opinion
Solar with a conscience: the path to ethical energy
The challenges we must consider to ensure that the rise of solar provides a lasting solution for our people and planet.
Feature
Taking sustainability further with organic solar cells
Professor Franky So of NextGen Nano discusses the role organic solar cells (OSCs) can play in addressing the issue of solar panel waste.
Product
Relay innovation enhances solar PV inverter performance
Steve Drumm of Omron Electronic Components Europe discusses the benefits of innovation in relay manufacturing.
Feature
Latest developments in solar PV: which are the game changers?
Solar power is quickly becoming one of the most rapidly expanding and exciting renewable energy technologies.
Case Study
Realising savings with a solar storage combination
A case study from Future Ready Homes, which helps householders improve the energy efficiency of their homes.