Segen and BNP launch solar financing partnership
Segen, a renewable energy equipment distributor, today announced a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to provide financing options under the Segen Finance brand. The new offering will allow commercial and industrial (C&I) end-customers to install solar and energy storage systems with no upfront costs. Segen Finance will initially be available exclusively through Segen’s […]
National Grid starts work on new substation
National Grid, the UK’s largest electricity distribution network, is starting work on its new Uxbridge Moor substation in Buckinghamshire which will connect over a dozen new data centres to its network. The new site forms part of National Grid’s upgrade to its transmission network to meet growing demand for electricity, ensuring it can continue to […]
Braintree Council receives solar installation from RenEnergy
RenEnergy, an international renewable energy business, has supported Braintree Council with a large-scale 407KW solar panel installation in Essex as part of the authority’s drive to increase efficiency and reduce emissions from its buildings. Expected to produce over 399MWh of energy annually, the company installed 983 solar panels on the Witham Leisure Centre, including solar […]
Top performing local authorities for renewable energy revealed
New Uswitch analysis of government data has revealed the UK’s top-performing local authorities for renewable energy generation per household, with Moray in Scotland emerging as the national leader. Moray leads the UK with 47.4 MW per 1,000 households, followed by North East Lincolnshire at 41.4 MW. Other notable regions include Boston (32.0 MW), East Lothian […]
Wilo launches ‘auto degassing’ Sinum package
With building heating and cooling performance crucial for achieving Net Zero, Wilo has unveiled its latest innovation, Sinum. The automatic de-aeration system optimises building services by eliminating trapped air and ensuring proper pressurisation. The Sinum has been designed for suitable operation across a host of applications, including buildings – such as schools and hospitals – […]
UK Power Networks harnesses the sun’s energy
UK Power Networks is harnessing the sun’s energy to supply a third of the electricity on its West Suffolk site. UK Power Networks owns and runs the cables and substations which deliver electricity from the National Grid to 8.5 million homes and businesses across the East, London and the South East of England, serving approximately […]
Schneider Electric unveils new power security innovations
Schneider Electric, a specialist in energy management and automation, is launching a number of offerings designed to maintain power supply in the event of an outage. The transfer switch innovations increase power security and availability, while reducing downtime by ensuring the supply of power to a building by moving to emergency backup sources, such as […]
£1.2 million power upgrade benefits Bromley
UK Power Networks has invested a £1.2 million to upgrade the electricity network for residents in the Ruxley area of Bromley. The upgrade includes the installation of a modern electricity transformer at a local substation, maintaining reliable power supplies to thousands of homes and businesses. The electricity distributor, which serves around 20 million people across […]
Data reveals ‘postcode lottery’ for clean tech installations
Octopus Energy has today released new data revealing significant regional disparities in the time customers have to wait for approvals to install new EV chargers, heat pumps or solar panels. Such approvals are needed to ensure that the local electricity network can support the new connection. If the network can’t cope, a grid upgrade may be […]
Homeowners seeking greater energy efficiency, survey finds
A recent survey by Drayton Controls and Schneider Electric found that home improvements to increase energy efficiency are the most popular among UK homeowners. The survey found that home improvements that could result in energy savings were top of the list for 89% of homeowners. This ranked above other measures such as improving comfort and […]