Wind generates more electricity than gas in Britain for first time
Drax has confirmed that Britain’s vast wind power resources generated more electricity than gas in the first three months of 2023. According to the power generation business, almost a third (32.4%) of Britain’s electricity was generated from wind power outpacing
Tanjent Guide to Home Battery Maintenance
Here is our guidance on battery storage system maintenance in a typical domestic situation. It is based in part on the IET Code of Practice on Electrical Energy Storage Systems.While a battery storage system (BSS) – sometimes known as an
Syncing feeling: bringing solar closer to home
As photovoltaic technology goes mainstream, driving a market evolution in how solar is installed and financed, how is one of its stalwarts and pioneers – Qcells – adapting to this consumer-focused future? In an industry as fast-paced as renewable
From hot sand to liquid air – 5 early stages energy storage solutions that could help underpin the electric economy
After centuries of dominance, fossil fuels are set to lose their spot at the top of the energy podium. According to Jeremy Oppenheim, Partner at systems change company Systemiq, “We are hitting peak oil. Over
Back Electric vehicles to displace over 5 million bpd of oil demand by 2030: IEA report
Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to displace over 5 million barrels of oil demand per day based on current policy settings, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA, in its recent report titled ‘Global EV Outlook 2023’, claims
UK consumer solar costs have dropped 13% in last six months
Residential solar marketplace Otovo says solar installation prices fell by 13% in a six month period to March 2023 for British households. Otovo, a Norwegian company which launched in the UK in February, expects both the cost of panels and