New products on the market with fancy marketing pitches are sure to make the consumers talking alright, but what is even more intriguing is that which is kept in the dark. There is nothing better than a little bit of mystery to get the people talking. Maybe this was not the intention of Elon Musk, but, by not revealing the…
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Upside Energy: Balancing Peak Supply and Demand for Electricity
An Innovate UK supported company are looking to ease peak-time pressure on the National Grid. By connecting a range of common devices that store energy, from backup batteries to electric hot water tanks – Upside Energy are using the Internet of Things to balance supply and demand of electricity. What Does Upside Energy Do? When you turn a switch on,…
When Will My business Need an EV Carport?
If you think that a carport is a luxury that your business can’t really afford, then think again. Not only can it provide cover for your brand new EV bay but it may also be able to provide valuable electricity to help run your business. We’re moving more quickly to hybrid and all singing and dancing electric cars now. The…
UK to Invest £246 Million in Energy Storage R&D
While the Government seems to have taken a back step with renewables in recent times, the decision to invest heavily in energy storage will have come as welcome news to many. It’s all part of trying to create battery storage for vehicles as well as a smarter grid that uses power better and delivers substantial savings to customers. Greg Clark…
What Has the Future Got in Store for Solar PV?
We’ve come a long way with solar. From the days when detractors bewailed that it would never work and never reach the energy efficiency levels we need to the present where it’s often difficult to walk down a street and not see panels somewhere, there’s no doubt the road has often been a little rocky. In more recent times, costs…
The Nuclear Debacle: Hinkley Point
If you’re an advocate for clean energy and eco-friendly solutions, the mere mention of Hinkley Point might be enough to make your blood boil. The recent announcement that the site is £1.5 billion over budget and a year behind schedule may well lead you to say: ‘I told you so!’ shortly before turn to your bottle of wine to deliver…
Westminster is Crippling the Development of Solar PV
Since it decided to slash feed in tariff payments for solar PV at the beginning of 2016, the UK government has been accused by many of damaging the market and putting the renewable agenda back by several years. Explaining that solar needs to exist without the help of tax payer subsidise (despite the fact that we still heavily subsidise fossil…
Support for Fracking and Nuclear At All-Time low: What are the other options?
While we were never that in love with the idea of fracking, support for the industry reached an all-time low recently. Whether that’s because we’re now more aware of the environmental and public impact of this industry or because of the large numbers of protests that have taken place up and down the country, only 17% of us are now…
Subsidy Free Solar Farms: Are we close?
The message was clear from the Government when it slashed feed in tariffs back in January 2016 – solar businesses needed to stand on their own two feet. This backtracking happened because take up had been much bigger than they expected, both for businesses and homeowners, and there were worries about the impact this would have on energy bills. Once…
Combine Solar PV and an ASHP System for Full Home Optimisation
More and more companies are starting to offer ‘complete home energy solutions’ including the installation of solar along with air source heat pumps. In the past, renewable energy has been promoted separately – companies either offering wind or solar power but not both at the same time. Now, this seems to be changing. With many home owners and businesses looking…
