South leads the way for adoption of renewables in England
The south of England led the way for renewable energy installations in 2023, according to new data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme). Cornwall had the most installations of any local authority area in England with 4,890 in total, its second-best year to date. In total, these produced an estimated annual generation of over 37mWh. There […]
EV drivers in charge – thanks to Powercast
UK Power Networks says it is increasing EV charging confidence, with the release of the country’s first open-source power cut software called Powercast. Following the successful trial of Powercast working in collaboration with ev.energy, UK Power Networks is now encouraging all EV charging suppliers in its area to make the most of its recently released API. […]
Council debuts first low carbon wooden framed Solar Car Park
3ti is installing the first large-scale SCP in Europe to be constructed from sustainable Glulam timber beams and Glass-Glass solar panels. Opening to the public in April, the new SCP at Wiltshire Council’s Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre is a significant leap in maximising the lifetime sustainability of solar installations and showcases several advanced technologies […]
Kensa unlocks gas-free home heating for the masses
By 2050, millions of UK homes will need to decarbonise their heating, and with the launch of its small and powerful Shoebox NX Ground Source Heat Pump, Kensa says it is unlocking a proven, net zero-ready solution. Kensa’s solution – Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps – replicates the familiarity and accessibility of gas networks and […]
Industry celebrates ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Scotland’s electrical bodies say the industry is leading the way with skills and training to help power the technology of tomorrow and are urging others to follow in its footsteps to ensure Scotland makes a successful transition to net zero. SELECT, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have released a […]
Climate crisis spurs demand for backup power
Rising temperatures have crossed the critical 1.5°C threshold and are just one negative effect of global warming. An increasing number of extreme weather events are leaving millions without electricity every year, sometimes for days. In the future, such extreme weather events and consequent blackouts will affect even more people. Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) […]
Solar installation at Legrand achieves CSR roadmap milestone
Legrand UK & Ireland has saved over a tonne of CO2 in a single month with the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel array on the roof of its West Bromwich site, near Birmingham. The panels were installed and commissioned in October 2023 and before the end of November had saved 1,087kg of CO2 emissions. This […]
Aztec Solar appoints new Operations Manager
In the face of rapid expansion, Aztec Solar Energy, a nationwide engineering-led consultancy and installer of bespoke solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (BESS), has appointed Andy Rowlands in a new role as Operations Manager. Andy will manage and oversee the implementation to the final delivery of projects for Aztec Solar Energy. He will have a team […]
Whitecroft Lighting goes nuclear at Hinkley Point C
Whitecroft Lighting, a UK commercial lighting manufacturer, has secured a landmark contract to supply 40,000 low-energy LED lights to the nation’s newest nuclear power station, Hinkley Point C, in Somerset. Whitecroft Lighting says that it is the first supplier to have its LED lighting system approved for use in the UK nuclear industry. After six […]
Stalwart of the solar industry steps down after four decades
AES Solar has announced that its founder, George Goudsmit, is stepping down as Managing Director at 82 years old. Management of the business, based in Moray, Scotland, will be taken over by the existing senior leadership team as part of a management buyout, which secures the company’s long-term future. George says, “When the business started […]