Is solar ready for the high-power era?
There can be no questioning the pace of technological evolution in solar PV, but recent advancements have caught even the most optimistic of industry stakeholders by surprise. Not long ago, solar modules with outputs of up to 450W hit the
‘Huge potential’ for Europe’s residential battery storage market as Germany spearheads growth
Europe’s residential battery energy storage systems (BESS) market is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the coming years after 745MWh of additional capacity was installed in 2019, representing a 57% increase year-on-year. That's according to new analysis from trade
Electric vehicles: Will supply cope with demand?
Alternative fuel strategies are dominating the fleet agenda, with electric vehicles (EVs) being adopted in ever greater numbers. But, with record electric registrations in the UK and across Europe, the fleet and leasing industry is keeping a close eye on
How California Wildfires Are Driving Energy Storage Beyond Lithium-Ion
California needs batteries. When California is on fire, it needs batteries that can keep a home, a hospital, a fire station, a senior center running longer than the four-hour standard of lithium-ion. “What's happened that's brought this to bear has
Over 1GW of new solar farms added to UK pipeline during September
Developers and planners of new solar sites are continuing to operate at a frantic pace, with no signs of slowing down. Indeed, there are now several different types of developer vehicles in the mix within the UK, with JV’s being
Jobs in renewable energy continue to grow, hitting 11.5m globally in 2019
Jobs in the renewable energy space surged to 11.5 million globally in 2019, according to new figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It notes that according to the UK National Grid Net Zero Energy Workforce Report, the UK's
Green Homes Grant scheme set to be over subscribed with 65% of homeowners interested
The government’s £2 billion Green Homes Grant is set to be oversubscribed, with more than half of homeowners in England interested in the scheme. According to a poll conducted by YouGov and commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
Solar PV high on the list of attractive features for new homeowners
Homes with sustainable solutions such as solar panels are more attractive to buyers than those with gardens according to new research. The survey – conducted by Censuswide on behalf of E.On – found that 89% of prospective homeowners have become
Renewables near 50% of generation share in Q2 as records continue to be broken
Renewables have continued their record-breaking spell as generation remained high in Q2 2020. The technologies scooped up a 44.6% share of electricity generation in the quarter, a record for Q2 and up 9 percentage points on the share in Q2