News
Naked Energy announces new head of people
British solar heat tech company Naked Energy has announced the appointment of Alex Mitchell as its new head of people.
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Opinion
Government taskforce set to deliver roadmap to power up solar energy
Industry welcomes pledge for taskforce and roadmap to drive solar energy growth
Product
Viessmann launches Vitovolt 300 solar PV System for UK homes
Viessmann has launched its Vitovolt 300 solar PV system, helping to bring sustainable energy to UK homes.
News
Lobbying pays off as Government stance on battery storage VAT shifts in Spring Budget
Spring Budget sees shift in government stance on battery storage VAT
News
New careers guide highlights job opportunities in fast-growing solar sector
Great time to join as solar industry goes from strength to strength
News
Get up to speed with solar energy and battery storage at InstallerSHOW
InstallerSHOW is taking place at NEC Birmingham from 27-29 June.
News
First solar installation follows heat pump acquisition as Good Energy expands
Good Energy completes first solar installation as clean energy offering expands
Product
New residential solar inverter meets growing UK demand for domestic energy storage
New hybrid solar inverter launches to meet demand for residential energy storage solutions
News
Solar installers – your last chance to claim £1,000
Solar Installers – Your last chance to claim your £1,000 grant from the Mayor of London to cover your MCS certification costs.
News
Solar power must be ‘mainstay’ for new Building Regulations, MPs hear
The solar industry has told the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee that new homes must have installed solar power as standard.
News
Industry welcomes Sturgeon’s comments on solar target
Solar Energy Scotland welcomes comments by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on the future of the sector.
News
UPOWA lands 479Wp roof-integrated solar contract
UPOWA has partnered with Lovell Partnerships to deliver a roof-integrated solar and battery storage solution for Wild Walk at Donnington Wood Way, a new sustainable housing development in Telford.
News
Smart rooftop solar technology cuts bills at Burnley College
Burnley College has partnered with decarbonisation partners, Shawton Energy, and SolarEdge to reduce energy costs, cut carbon and build a renewable future for students interested in energy-efficient futures.
Case Study
Bristol hospital’s radical decarbonisation work showcased in new video
Bristol Hospital has radically transformed its estate to cut its carbon output significantly.
News
Cut bills by making solar energy standard on new homes
The industry has called for solar energy to be fitted as standard in new homes, a solution which is already standard across Scotland.
Feature
Solar energy is the hottest trend this coming winter
Solar energy is the hottest trend this coming winter and SolarEdge takes a look at solar PV oversizing.
News
Oxfordshire-based business joins £24m rapid-growing nationwide renewables network
Oxfordshire-based business becomes part of £24m rapid-growing nationwide renewables network.
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GoodWe urges training investment in response to solar demand
Solar demand set to rise calls for training investment.
News
MCS launched data dashboard of UK installers
New MCS Data Dashboard records details of every small-scale MCS-certified renewable energy installation in the UK since 2008. How could this help you in your business?
News
Call for new-builds to be fitted with solar panels as standard
A petition has launched that asks for new builds to come fitted with solar panels as standard.
News
Heat pump-only plans will increase domestic energy costs claims Scottish trade association
Solar energy Scotland has called for a combined solution of a heat pump together with solar PV installation to be mandated to address the potential issue of increased domestic energy costs due to heat pump-only plans.
Interview
Day in the life… MCS’ CEO Ian Rippin
We’re pleased to welcome along Ian Rippin from MCS to our feature that looks behind the lens at a day in the life of key people in the industry.
Feature
The path to PV: how and why to become a solar installer
The path to PV: how and why to become a solar installer – we caught up with GoodWe’s marketing manager, Eugene Lucarelli, to discuss opportunities for new and established installers in the industry.
News
BPEC ramping up green skills training
BPEC is ramping up its provision of training to meet the growing needs of the UK government's net zero strategy.