Upgrading an Off-Grid Solar and Battery System: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
We upgraded an off-grid solar/battery system, adding an Andersen charger and a Solar Ramp.
VAT exemption a ‘critical step’ in domestic battery market growth
The recent VAT exemption for domestic battery storage installations is a ‘critical step’ for the industry and is already having a positive impact, solutions provider GivEnergy said. As of 1 February this year, the UK government removed VAT charges for domestic battery energy storage systems (BESS). Enabling installers to offer competitive prices, the Value Added Tax (Installation
Are solar PV panels worth it in the UK? How much do they cost?
Solar PV Panels could save you hundreds on your energy bill every year, but also might cost thousands to install. We explain what you need to think about when working out whether they’ll save you money, how much they’ll cost and whether they’ll help your house sell or not. From hot showers to making
Another hot summer increases the urgency for energy storage
Last year was the hottest on record, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Not surprisingly, the summer of 2023 was also the hottest, according to global records dating back to 1880. Forecasts suggest this summer is likely to be just as hot or hotter, which means the urgency for energy storage and demand
Solar PV Fastest Installed Technology in History
In 2023, solar PV and wind comprised about 80% of global generation capacity additions (and 99% in Australia). This is compelling market-based evidence that solar PV and wind are the best options for new generation capacity. New solar capacity is being installed faster than anything else in history. Global capacity additions 2016-23 (IRENA, IEA, GEM, WNA, GWEC) Cumulative
MCS: Battery storage installations rise by 707% in March
According to the latest statistics from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), battery storage installations rose by 707% year-on-year in March 2024, exceeding 1,000 installations for just the second month in the scheme’s history. MCS’ research also outlined that 68% of the total battery storage installations in 2023 were completed in just Q1 2024 alone. Ian
‘We Are Energy Nerds.’ People Are Obsessing Over Home Electricity Gadgets
As homeowners invest in solar panels, EV chargers, heat pumps and batteries, many are finding that home electricity gadgets can be addictive. When Kevin Wood’s local utility started offering customers money in exchange for using less electricity, the father of one had a battle on his hands. Wood, who lives in Hampshire in southern England,
Climate change will increase the value of solar panels
As the world grapples with the increasing impacts of climate change, the allure of residential rooftop solar panels is set to rise, potentially increasing the value of solar panels by up to 19 percent by the century’s end. Experts at the University of Michigan, leading a new study, have examined the expected increase in solar
Do solar panels work on cloudy days?
Solar panels continue to generate clean, renewable electricity even on gloomy days. This is good news, considering few places in the world enjoy dazzling sunshine all year round. But how do solar panels work when it’s cloudy, what effect does this have on generation, and how do we build solar projects to make them as efficient
Report: UK Solar Hotspots Revealed
New research by Independent Advisor shows that UK solar hotspots installations has increased by over 37% in the last year. Over 1.7 million domestic homes have had the technology installed, and the overall number of solar panels in the UK increased by a third from 2022 to 2023. Katharine Allison, energy-saving expert at Independent Advisor