Zappi Solar EV Charge Point – Installation
The ins and outs of an example EV charge point install.
DESNZ report a ‘wake-up call for opponents of net zero’, says Solar Energy UK
The Government’s new report confirming solar to be the cheapest way to generate power has been described by Solar Energy UK as a “wake-up call for opponents of net zero.” Last Friday (4 August) the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) revised estimates of levelised costs for the first time in three years
Should you join the rush of homeowners putting solar panels on their roofs? We reveal whether they pay off
Homeowners seeking to offset sky-high electricity costs by generating their own Over 50,000 households installed solar panels in the first three months of 2023 Average domestic solar panel system typically costs around £5,500 installed Soaring numbers of households are rushing to install solar panels in a bid to cut their energy bills. More than
Solar Energy UK survey shows 61.5% support for solar from those living near sites
Trade body Solar Energy UK has published a new study of public attitudes towards solar development which finds that most people living near solar sites support the technology. The report, based on an annual survey by Copper Consultancy, shows that solar farms are popular across the UK, said the report’s author, Solar Energy UK senior
Yealm Community Energy: We Bought a Solar Farm
This is the story of how community energy group Yealm Community Energy bought a solar farm to benefit their local community as part of the Community Energy Together project. SPP has previously reported on this project here, while our sister site Current± has been running a series on community energy in the UK. In 2020,
9 Benefits of Using a Home Battery Backup
Are you considering a home backup battery? Here are some advantages of the technology. Battery backup systems prepare you for grid power problems like blackouts and power outages. These systems allow you to store energy for later use, helping reduce energy costs, dependence on grid electricity, and environmental impact. Battery storage also puts you in
Octopus partners with Vertol to deliver ‘Zero Bills’ homes
Octopus Energy and housebuilder Verto have partnered to roll out a “world’s first” ‘Zero Bills’ proposition for housing developers. The initiative, which will deliver a total of 70 homes across two sites in Cornwall and Exeter, will eliminate energy bills for newbuilds due to being kitted out with solar, batteries and heat pumps. In doing
Octopus launches new solar and battery optimisation smart tariff
Octopus Energy has announced the launch of a new smart tariff aimed at consumers with domestic solar and battery storage. The company says the tariff could unlock more than £450 of savings per year for consumers and help to balance the grid. ‘Intelligent Octopus Flux’ (IOF) will offer the same rate for both importing and
The Future of Sustainable Living: A Comprehensive Guide to Residential Solar Battery Storage
Maximizing Solar Energy: The Rise of Smart Homes and Grid-Connected Systems The future of sustainable living is rapidly approaching, and one of the most promising developments in this field is the integration of residential solar battery storage systems. As the world moves towards a more eco-friendly and energy-efficient lifestyle, the need
Batteries And Renewables Are Saving Texas During The Heat Wave
Texas, along with much of the South, has been subject to a relentless, prolonged heat wave for several weeks – the kind of climate-fueled extreme weather event that scientists have warned us will happen with increasing frequency. This particular event is so extreme that Texas has been hotter than 99% of the Earth. But unlike