Environmental levies should be moved off of electricity bills to make sure it's always cheaper to run a heat pump than a boiler, a number of business and civil society groups have said. Led by environmental consultancy Third Generation Environmentalism (E3G), the consortium has called on the government to introduce a 'Fair Heat Deal' to
With new homes being built with eco-friendly design in mind, older properties can prove the worst offenders when it comes to their carbon footprint. But making alterations to your existing home can be costly, running into hundreds or even thousands of pounds. So, how can homeowners make their properties kinder to the environment while keeping
[Update February 2024: Note this is an old blog post - most recent Zappis come with a built-in Hub so it is no longer necessary to go through the process covered below]We install quite a lot of myEnergi's Zappi electric vehicle charge points as they are well suited to charging an EV from solar panels,
Britain's electricity system will be capable of being powered solely by zero carbon sources of power by 2025 for periods at a time, National Grid ESO has said. Ahead of the COP26 climate summit in November, the operator has released new analysis that shows the system will be capable of running free of fossil fuels
We have recently seen the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges lashed by severe storms that have caused widespread damage and taken out major network and NBN infrastructure. Phone coverage is limited, and electricity was cut in large areas that extended into Emerald, Montrose, Belgrave and Croydon. It was the latest sign of Mother Nature flexing her
ELECTRICITY supplies in Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and beyond are set to get greener thanks to a major investment. Western Power Distribution (WPD) is investing an extra £4 million into the development of its electricity network that will help to support the connection of more electric vehicle chargers and renewable generation over the next two years.
I was delighted to hear TV's favourite robot, Kryten (from Red Dwarf), giving us the go ahead for the Fully Charged Live Event this Autumn from 3rd to 5th Sept. At Tanjent we are going to be there all weekend with our own stand. It is a great chance to meet you face to face and
Lithium-ion battery costs are tumbling. But large stationary storage systems still involve high capital outlays, which is why investors and asset owners need to find ways to improve their return on investment. The flexibility of modern battery storage systems is such that there are often many ways an asset can pay for itself, irrespective of
This year’s G-7 summit is being held in Cornwall, a part of southwest England known for its natural beauty. As well as being a popular destination for tourists, the county is also becoming something of a hub for companies working on projects focused on renewables. This year’s G-7 summit will be held in the county
UK PM joined ScottishPower CEO to install the first of 10,000 PV panels at Carland Cross site Johnson joined ScottishPower CEO Keith Anderson and engineers to install the first of 10,000 solar PV panels at the site, which will create a 10MW solar farm. The solar farm completes an energy park that already includes an