Car retailer invests in rooftop solar
The Spirit Motor Group, the retail division of OHM Group, an automotive distributor and retailer, has announced the successful installation of a pilot rooftop solar plant at its flagship Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Dublin. Representing a strategic move to align with the growing demands of the electric vehicle (EV) retail market, the innovative DC-optimised […]
Renewable energy hub unveiled at Leicester College
Leicester College is set to open a new renewable energy hub at its Freemen’s Park Campus in March 2025. The Hub will feature state-of-the-art renewables and green tech equipment including air source heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage systems and EV charging stations. This will enable students, staff and employers to gain hands-on, practical experience […]
Heat pumps recommended by 85% of consumers
It has been revealed that 85% of participants in the Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project were likely to recommend a heat pump to a friend or family member – or had already – citing their reliability, easy-to-use nature, and low levels of noise. Funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and […]
Tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
A new survey by Screwfix has found that UK tradespeople feel more confident in their energy efficiency knowledge than ever, helped by an 8% rise in training courses being completed in the last year. The survey also revealed that two thirds (66%) of all jobs conducted by the nation’s tradespeople over the past year have […]
Heat pumps are more efficient than boilers, research shows
Kensa, a ground source heat pump manufacturer and provider of networked heat pump solutions, has welcomed new government-backed research confirming ground source heat pumps are the most efficient form of heating, and significantly more efficient than gas boilers. The In-Situ Heat Pump Performance report, which examined heat pump performance, shows that ground source heat pumps […]
Data is powering the future for solar energy, survey reveals
Fluke Corporation, a provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, has released new survey findings highlighting key challenges for the solar industry on its path to a net zero future. The survey identifies improving panel efficiency, transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance, and adopting smart technologies as top priorities. Crucially, data […]
MCS launches new Heat Load Calculator tool
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for renewable energy technologies, has launched its new Heat Load Calculator tool for certified installers. The new online tool will help MCS certified low-carbon heating installers complete a BS EN 12831-1: 2017 compliant heat load calculation, as required in the Heat Pump Design Standard (MIS 3005-D) and […]
Kent residents benefit from £2.9 million power upgrade
A £2.9 million investment has upgraded power supplies at an electricity substation near Canterbury, benefiting thousands of residents. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across Kent, has commissioned two new 41-tonne electricity transformers at Wingham. The project is part of the £800 million investment programme UK Power Networks is delivering this year to keep power […]
SolarEdge launches new all-in-one mobile app
SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, has launched SolarEdge Go, the company’s first mobile app that consolidates all critical operations for solar installers into a single intuitive platform – from installation and commissioning processes to management and servicing. SolarEdge Go will introduce new remote management and monitoring capabilities, designed to help installers […]
UK surpasses 200,000 renewable installations in 2024
The latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard shows that there have been over 200,000 certified renewable installations completed so far in 2024. In October alone, 26,240 certified installations were completed, marking a 31% increase compared to October last year. October 2024 was the second-best month ever for heat pump installations, behind the closure of […]