Companies outsourcing solar maintenance, survey reveals
A growing number of companies across Europe and the US are strategically outsourcing solar equipment maintenance, driven by a critical shortage of specialised skills and resources within their organisations. This trend, highlighted in a recent survey by Fluke Corporation – a specialist in industrial tools and integrated software – underscores the increasing challenge of building […]
Longevity Power to deliver green energy to commercial properties
Energy and sustainability consultancy, Longevity Power, has partnered with all-in-one energy platform, Renewabl, to drive uptake of clean renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions in the commercial real estate sector. With this partnership, Longevity Power’s real estate customers gain access to Renewabl’s advanced energy procurement platform, enabling them to secure real-time matched renewable energy across […]
Leicester College unveils Green Technology Hub
Leicester College has opened a new Green Technology Hub at its Freemen’s Park Campus. The Hub will enable construction students, staff and employers to gain hands-on, practical experience with the latest green technologies. The new state-of-the-art green tech equipment in the Green Tech Hub includes air source heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage systems and […]
Research reveals significant solar carport opportunity
Schools and hospitals should leverage funding to install solar carports, a renewable expert has said, after research has revealed a significant power generation opportunity from car parks. Damian Barker, Managing Director of RenEnergy, has said that institutions could regain control of their finances and energy supply if they elect to use the government’s new £180 […]
ECA President opens Half-house full of sustainable potential
Stuart Smith, President of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), was among dignitaries at the launch of the Half-house to teach sustainable building practices. The Half-house is located at Farnborough College of Technology’s construction campus. Students have the space of a cross-section of a house to do practical work, and learn about safety, using sustainable technology […]
UK Power Networks developing platform to safeguard networks
UK Power Networks is helping to develop and test a new digital platform which could help power lines weather any storm. In collaboration with organisations from across the utility sector and beyond, UK Power Networks is developing a digital platform called CReDO+ (Climate Resilience Decision Optimiser), which aims to help safeguard networks against the effects […]
Solar Pavilion returning to InstallerSHOW 2025
InstallerSHOW, which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham this coming June, has announced the return of the Solar Pavilion for the 2025 event – and it will once again be supported by Solar Energy UK. Building on the success of the Solar Pavilion following its debut at InstallerSHOW 2023, this year’s pavilion will see […]
Ashden welcomes Government’s solar panel project
Climate change charity, Ashden, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the first major project for Great British Energy, which will see an investment of £80m to put rooftop solar panels on around 200 schools, alongside £100 million for nearly 200 NHS sites and increased support for community energy. Alex Green, Head of Let’s Go Zero, […]
Data shows strong start to year for small-scale renewables
The latest data from MCS reveals a strong start to the year for small-scale renewables. Speaking about the data, Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, comments, “February continued the strong start to the year for small-scale renewables. There were more than 27,000 certified installations in February, bringing the total for the year so far to more […]
United Living acquires street lighting contractor
United Living Group, a social and utility infrastructure innovations provider, has announced the acquisition of Jones, a power distribution and street lighting contractor. Based in the North West of England, Jones is a specialist Independent Connection Provider (ICP) providing DNO services and a full range of street lighting services, covering design, project management, consultancy, installation, […]