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
Octopus, UKPN offer free electricity during periods of abundance
Octopus Energy and UK Power Networks (UKPN) will offer customers free electricity when energy supply exceeds demand due to excess renewable power on the grid. Through the ‘Power-ups’ scheme Octopus will send customers a notification of the times they
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
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
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
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
UK oil and gas drilling in the North Sea explained in charts and graphs
The Prime Minister has announced 100 new oil and gas drilling licences in the North Sea - a move that has stoked fierce debate over the cleanliness of the UK's energy supply. The raft of net zero initiatives enshrined into
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