How to Safely and Securely Attach Solar Panels to Non-Tiled Roofs
Attaching solar panels to a flat roof with permanent fixings.
British households told to prepare for blackouts as coronavirus lockdown goes on
British households have been told to prepare for blackouts by keeping torches and warm clothes handy as the coronavirus lockdown continues. Energy firms have suspended all non-essential work as they brace for a potential shortage in engineers caused by staff sickness and self-isolation. The National Grid has sought to reassure the British public it
10 Predictions for the Solar and Storage Market in the 2020s
Batteries will be standard with virtually every new solar system installed in the U.S. by 2025, the author predicts. The solar-plus-storage market is evolving rapidly and will look completely different a decade down the road. What can we expect on the way to 2030? Here are 10 predictions. All-in-one systems will be the new
Energy storage: UK capacity increasing
Energy storage capacity is increasing in the UK, with the announcement of a major new deal to deliver two 50MW battery superhubs in Oxford and Kent by the end of this year. The deal between Pivot Power, part of EDF’s renewables arm and Finnish tech firm Wartsila will mean 100MW of storage capacity between
A Remote Solar Survey to Keep Us Safe During Covid19
We are all adapting to new ways of living and working as Covid19 unfolds. It is very important that our economy keeps going as much as possible, so like many, we are adapting our processes to make it possible to keep working as safely as possible. This video explains how to set up your
Energy Storage Set To Charge Into Central Role In Global Markets
Energy storage is set to take an increasingly central role in the global economy, growing almost tenfold over the next decade and a half, new research suggests. The total energy storage market is expected to grow to $546 billion in annual revenue by 2035, up from just $59 billion in 2019, according to a
Energy Storage for a Brighter Future
Birds need clean energy solutions now, and energy storage is a key technology that will get us there. Why energy storage? Hotter weather, heavier rains, rising seas—birds are in crisis, even the goldfinches and nuthatches at your backyard feeder. Responsibly sited clean energy is critical to protecting the birds we love. But expanding renewables
Installer sees coronavirus concerns driving interest in residential storage
While national solar and storage projections fall, the opposite has been true for Bret Biggart and Freedom Solar Energy, with more and more customers looking for residential storage to weather uncertain times. “Today, more than any time, we’re seeing that the world is a volatile place. Whether it’s the economy, the grid or our
Distributed storage could see growth in demand amid COVID-19 pandemic, analysts say
The COVID-19 pandemic may cause short-term delays and hiccups for distributed energy projects — but some industry players are optimistic that unlike other sectors, demand for distributed storage and other systems will remain steady and even see an uptick in the long run. The circumstances of the outbreak and the raft of restrictions that states
COVID-19: Solar and storage installs considered ‘essential services’
Installing and maintaining renewable energy resources can be viewed as an “essential service”, according to the California Solar + Storage Association (CALSSA), based in one of six major state jurisdictions in the US to have ordered citizens indoors for the time being. The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the state’s Department