Lateral Breathing
Photo by Gustavo Rodrigues from Pexels - probably not Hertforshire (or me) As a regular if rather slow runner, I have a couple of favourite nearby routes I take in semi-rural Hertfordshire. In recent weeks they have
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.
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
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
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
Forget toilet paper, Australians are panic-buying PV
Byron Bay-based solar retailer Smart Energy says it is seeing an unprecedented surge in sales and enquiries for solar and home energy storage as consumers look to shore themselves up in uncertain times. New South Wales-based solar retailer Smart
Is It Wrong To Stockpile?
Our Uncertain Future Blog - All Posts We live in interesting times, with news items from around the world, and around our own country, of frequent 'natural' disasters, particularly flooding and wildfires. Then when it seems like we're getting respite
How Battery Storage Can be Lifesaving During Power Shortages and Emergencies
Modern innovations have made all sorts of things achievable in the realm of power, and one of the most exciting developments is the potential benefits to be gained by leveraging storage integrated into electrical grids. Development in battery technology
Emergency measures brought in to support consumers during COVID-19 crisis
UK suppliers along with the government have agreed on emergency measures, to help protect consumers and ensure their power stays on throughout the current pandemic. The agreement focuses on vulnerable people using pre-paid meters for their electricity who may