Photovoltaic solar energy is one of the leading forces in the green revolution of the 21st century. As the world moves away from fossil fuels in search of cleanest and sustainable alternatives, solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular and accessible solution. Not only are they beneficial to the environment, but they also offer a
"It gives such peace of mind." A delighted homeowner shared that they had experienced six grid power outages in one month, but thanks to a backup battery system they had installed, the power in their home had stayed on. Posting on the subreddit r/Powerwall, a page dedicated to discussing Tesla Energy's Powerwall system, the
Up to 6.25 square miles of the Great North Road Solar Park development could potentially be made available for sheep grazing The developers of the biggest solar farm proposed in the UK are seeking to win over local opposition by allowing thousands of sheep to graze under the panels. Plans for a solar farm near
Storm Herminia brought more strong winds and heavy rain just days after Storm Éowyn battered parts of the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Met Office said that Éowyn was one of the most exceptional storms of the decade - with 100mph (160km/h) winds recorded in Scotland. It warned that stormy weather is likely to
A home battery backup can keep your essentials running during a power outage, but how long does it actually last -- and is it worth the cost? Here's what you need to know. Batteries are a reliable way to store energy and keep your home powered during an outage, but they don't last forever.
[We have the pleasure to publish here an article from one of our customers, Mike Bennett, describing how to set up a solar/battery monitoring dashboard] Having had a solar/battery system installed by Tanjent, I was enjoying seeing the performance of the system using the separate apps, but as I have an electric car this
The energy industry expects more plans to emerge to convert countryside into solar farms after the government pledged to treble the UK's capacity to generate solar power over the next five years. Critics say they will harm rural settings, but others say they are a necessary part of battling human-driven climate change. According to the
More electricity was made from sunshine than coal in the EU last year, a report has found, in what analysts called a “milestone” for the clean energy transition. Solar panels generated 11% of the EU’s electricity in 2024, while coal-burning power plants generated 10%, according to data from climate thinktank Ember. The role of fossil gas fell
Solar technology has matured massively in recent times with the cost and payback period of commercial installations for businesses being lower than ever. This has made solar a popular option for businesses of all sizes in hopes of reducing their carbon footprint, but more importantly, their costs. Since the first commercial solar cells were made
Homeowners could save up to £796 per year on their energy bills by installing a battery storage system in their home, according to The Energy Savings Trust. For a three-bedroom home, with average energy prices, this could equate to as much as 85 per cent of their energy costs. While solar panels alone can save