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,
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
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
Residential Solar Battery Storage Systems
Maximizing Energy Savings: A Comprehensive Guide to Residential Solar Battery Storage Systems The adoption of solar energy in residential areas has seen a significant surge in recent years, as homeowners are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental and financial benefits of harnessing the power of the sun. One of the key components of a solar
GivEnergy All in One Home Battery System Review and Specs
GivEnergy All in One We have been installing GivEnergy battery systems for quite a few years and have generally found them to be effective and value for money. Like most of the other systems we install they have consisted of separate inverters and batteries. For some time, however, we have heard of the launch
Solar could increase value of homes by up to £10,000, study finds
A report by conservation organisation WWF and ScottishPower has found that making low carbon improvements – including installing solar panels – could increase the value of domestic properties by up to £10,000. Increasing property value adds to the substantial benefits offered by installing low-carbon technologies such as solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) chargers; for example the