A survey by electric vehicle (EV) charging company Hive shows that British people increasingly want to install clean technology like solar panels, EV charge points and insulation to make their homes more sustainable. 39% of respondents say they would like to install a home EV charger, although only 4.5% of people in the UK own
Experts are predicting that the long summer days will boost solar energy production as the industry marks the Summer Solstice and European Solar Day on 21 June. Recent articles in the Telegraph and the Sun suggested that solar panels do not work efficiently in hot weather, something industry experts say is not true. Solar power contributed 4.4%
The latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) shows that the three months to the end of March 2023 has seen the most small-scale renewable installations of solar PV technologies, heat pumps and battery storage since Q4 2015. - More than 60,000 installations completed in Q1 2023, the highest-performing quarter since Q4 2015 - Solar
Survey says 58% of buyers find solar panels add to the appeal of a property A total of 77% of homeowners saved money on energy bills with solar panels More than half of homeowners with solar panels would take panels to new home Solar panels make a property more appealing to buy, a new
Yesterday, Spectator editor Andrew Neil Tweeted his disappointment in the UK’s solar power performance after it was announced that a coal-fired power plant was put on standby to provide more electricity. One reason for the use of coal was that “Last Thursday the North Sea Link interconnector (between Britain and Norway) tripped losing 1.4GW
People often want to know who can install solar panels, and whether it is necessary to use a fully certified company such as ours to do an installation. We'll cover this question in detail here, breaking it down by general electrical requirements, and specific solar requirements. General Electrical Requirements There are essentially no restrictions
A six-week consultation has been launched as MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) proposes to reform its scheme which sets the Standards for the installation of low-carbon installations used to produce electricity and heat from renewable sources. MCS has proposed a new, simpler scheme which will provide consistently high-quality outcomes for consumers and improve accessibility for contractors. With
At Tanjent we love helping customers save money on their electricity bills, and reduce their carbon footprint, by installing solar panels and storage batteries. However, it is important to bear in mind that installing solar PV panels on building rooftops can introduce new risks to the building and occupants. Fire resulting from electrical faults
The UK Government is consulting on whether VAT on batteries installed for solar panels should be zero-rated for homes and small businesses, following a long campaign by MPs. MPs on the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) wrote to the Government earlier this month, warning that the UK would likely not meet its target to host
The launch of today’s Solar Taskforce, jointly chaired by Solar Energy UK and Graham Stuart MP, minister of state for energy security and net zero, marks a step change in UK government engagement with the solar industry. For the first time, leading industry players, from utility-scale and rooftop sectors, ministers and senior government officials will