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• British manufacturing under threat due to rising electricity costs

  British manufacturing under threat due to rising electricity costs more special pleading from the eef who seem to have woken up to something that most of us spotted years ago;  if your domestic hydrocarbons are dwindling and you have to compete with faster growing developing economies for...

• Sunniest spring since records began!

  Sunniest spring since records began! the met office have released figures which show this spring has been the sunniest time since records began in 1929. The uk has seen 573 hours of sunshine from march to may this year with only nine other springs since 1929 breaking over the 500 hours...

• Spat between Aston Martin and Rolls Royce

  Ceos of aston martin and rolls royce crash over electric super cars an amusing spat has broken out between the ceos of aston martin and rolls royce,  sparked by the announcement by the former that it plans to revive the lagonda brand with an all electric super luxury saloon.   we love the...

• BP buys UK’s largest electric vehicle charging network

  Bp buys uk’s largest electric vehicle charging network the oil majors may still be bullish in their talk about future oil demand but where they put their money may tell us more about how they really see the winds blowing.  bp has just acquired chargemaster,  which runs the uks...

• EV Market Share To Record 7.3%

  Ev market share to record 7. 3% the march numbers for new car sales are out and make grim reading for dealers;  total sales down by over 44% yoy.  diesel cars continue a headlong decent into oblivion with a decline of 64%. This article on @cleantechnica reports the sole bright spot;...

• Marubeni and Total to build Qatar solar plant

  Solar is now so cheap that one of the wealthiest and energy resource rich countries on earth is investing in it.    the @ft reports on another huge investment in solar in the middle east.  whilst the uae has been building huge solar capacity for some years now,  this one is in...

• Norway - the world’s electric vehicle leader

  Norway - the world’s electric vehicle leader norway’s car market is now dominated by evs and hydrids; 60% of new cars are fully electric and a further 15% are battery hybrids.  norway is europe’s most advanced market for evs for two reasons.  one is the huge number of...

• Hydrogen car development sees another manufacture pull funding

  Hydrogen car development sees another manufacture pull funding  just as vhs triumphed over betamax,  evs are going to win the race to replace the internal combustion engine.  daimler benz is the latest auto manufacturer (after honda and vw) to bring development of hydrogen...

• On street car charging points roll out boost

  On street car charging points roll out boost the ft reports an interesting development in the wider provision of electric car chargers.  liberty global will be using it’s huge network of  ducts and kerbside cabinets to provide on street car charging points. This is great news;...

• How to Survive Post COVID-19

  The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on businesses of every kind around the world. It has forced businesses to adapt in order to survive the covid-19 outbreak. This article will offer advice and guidance to help you keep your business afloat during these difficult times, alongside...

• Is Your Energy Provider Giving 15% ROI?

  Smart business owners will continuously look for strategies to improve the efficiency of their operations and processes. A key part of business management is monitoring your expenses and identifying ways to cut costs within your company. This will increase your bottom line and provide you with more...

• National grid planning for 30 Million electric cars by 2040

  National grid planning for 30 million electric cars by 2040 its predicted that the uk will see the number of electric vehicles on the road increase to 30 million in the next 20 years to help reach our target of net zero emissions.   the national grid has the huge task of balancing this demand...

• Are you still thinking that your next car might have an engine?

  Are you still thinking that your next car might have an engine? the government is expected to bring forward the date at which it will be illegal to sell cars with internal combustion engines. Anyone buying an ice car now will be buying an asset which will depreciate even more quickly.   the...

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• British Gas boss warns of blackout risk

  British gas boss warns of blackout risk from ofgem investigation more sabre rattling from sam laidlaw who is doing a good job as boss of centrica of scaring the horses.   basically he is saying,  ‘look,  do anything which upsets our cosy oligopoly and you’ll be shivering in...

• Porsche names its all-electric Mission E the Taycan

  Porsche names its all-electric mission e the taycan porsche has confirmed that the all-electric mission e will come to market known as the taycan. A four door, high performance saloon, this will be a direct challenger to the tesla s and gives premium buyers some real choice if they want to go...

• UK businesses making the effort to reduce energy consumption

  Uk businesses making the effort to reduce energy consumption this (paid for - by renault) piece in the telegraph confirms our own experience that companies are starting to take energy costs seriously. It quotes a pwc survey that finds that almost a fifth of uk companies plan to generate a...

• How businesses can stop catastrophic climate change and benefit themselves

  How businesses can stop catastrophic climate change and benefit themselves a damning report from the un secretary-general in bali recently explains how the world must act now to avoid an ‘irreversible catastrophe’. Trillions of pounds of investment is needed to reverse what is...

• EV Charging - Cirencester and Stroud

  Electric vehicle chargers – installers in cirencester and stroud has your business invested or is planning to invest in electric or hybrid vehicles? need to install charging units at your business premises or at your employee’s home? mypower who are based in gloucestershire advise and...

• EV charging – Installers in Worcestershire

  Electric car charging – installers in worcestershire  we supply car charging units in the worcestershire area to help businesses charge their hybrid and electric cars and vans. We can advise you on all the options available from plug and go to superfast charging units. Charging...

• Mypower’s 10th birthday year

  Mypower’s 10th birthday year this year, 2020, mypower turns 10. Do you know, only ¼ of companies make it to 10 years? we our very proud of our journey to reach this milestone, especially in a sector which has seen so many highs and lows. Since our beginnings in 2010 we’ve...

• Accelerating the UK plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions

  Acting on climate change: the plan for net zero emissions in the uk plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the uk appear to be accelerating,  according to this paper published in the parliamentary library. Accelerating the planned, nationwide investment in public car chargers would be...

• Electric Highway is increasing its charging costs

  Electric highway is increasing its charging costs charging at electric highway is going to cost more as ecotricity continues to invest in its charging infrastructure. Each kwh will now cost 39p, up from 30p, a hefty 30% increase. Still way cheaper than filling up with petrol or derv but a huge...

• More compelling evidence to combine solar with EV charging

  More compelling evidence to combine solar with ev charging this report from bnpparibas confirms the ‘no-brainer’ status of combining solar with electric vehicle car charging. The bank’s head of sustainability research, mark lewis suggests that an investment in solar coupled with...

• Latest statistics show how quickly the EV charging structure is growing

  Latest statistics show how quickly the ev charging structure is growing interesting statistics from zap_map showing just how quickly the public ev charging infrastructure is growing. What is even better news is that an increasing proportion of those new devices are rapid chargers. This suggests...

• UK gas storage capacity relative to demand is extremely vulnerable

  Uk gas storage capacity relative to demand is extremely vulnerable apparently people are now waking up to the fact that being quite dependent on lng shipped from qatar though the straits of hormuz isn’t the optimum position for uk energy security. Well who’da thunk it? as david...

• Could the real surge in EVs be vans not cars?

  Could the real surge in evs be vans not cars? schroders believe that the real surge in electrification will be vans, not cars; there are good reasons to support this view. Many towns and cities are planning increasing zero emission zones and banning ice vehicles from town centres. Delivery vans can...

• Shell plans to transform from big oil to big electricity

  Shell plans to transform from big oil to big electricity shell has set out its plans to transform its business from one of the biggest of big big oil to a major player in big electricity. In this article in @ft marteen wetselaar describes his vision of how the energy landscape is changing; ...

• Nike close to running on almost 75% renewable energy

  Nike just did it! the financial times reports on nike’s deal to buy energy from spanish windfarms which will take it to 75% of the way to run on all renewable energy. Nike has conducted similar deals to buy solar generated electricity in the us and will continue to obtain competitive...

• Coal is King no more

  Coal is king no more solar and wind power are now the cheapest new sources of energy generation in all major economies barring japan. Bloomberg has annonced the results of its cost-competitiveness, global assessment of power generating technologies, which confirms that coal is now looking more...

• More problems with UK nuclear energy have come to light

  More problems with uk nuclear energy have come to light nuclear power is back in the balance in the uk after toshiba pulled out of the planned moorside generator in cumbria. The ongoing shambles at hinkley c  which, despite huge subsidies and price guarantees to its french and chinese owners,...

• Diesel car sales are falling fast, the same can't be said for EVs and hybrids...

  Diesel car sales are falling fast, the same can't be said for evs and hybrids. . . The car sales figures for october are published today by the smmt and while the overall market is down with a 7% decline over last year, two very clear trends are continuing; diesel car sales are in freefall and evs...

• DS Automobiles is the latest to announce a new EV model for 2019

  Ds automobiles is the latest to announce a new ev model for 2019 citroen’s sub-brand #dsautomobiles is the latest to announce that a new ev model for 2019. The somewhat less than catchily named ds3 crossback e-tense will be the wider psa group’s first entry in the ev market.   ...

• Jaguar Land Rover could be all electric in five to seven years

  Jaguar land rover could be all electric in five to seven years autocar reports that the bosses at jaguar land rover are mulling the possibility of making the #jaguar brand all electric within the next five to seven years. Having seen tesla prove that there is a big market for expensive, all...

• Scottish Power to only generate wind powered electricity

  Scottish power to only generate wind powered electricity interesting development in the electricity generation markets today with news that scottish power (owned by the spanish utility iberdrola) is to sell all of its gas and hydro-electric generating assets to drax in a deal worth £700m. ...

• EDF plan to install 75,000 EV chargers across Europe

  Edf plan to install 75,000 ev chargers across europe lots of corporate money is looking to muscle in on the car charging market. Both bp and shell have made significant investments in car charging networks and now @edfenergy has set out plans to have 75,000 charging points across europe, mainly in...

• Tesla's Australian battery storage installation is already saving millions

  Tesla's australian battery storage installation is already saving millions some insight from down under tells us just how much battery storage is going to change the shape of our energy supply. Tesla installed an enormous 129mwh battery storage system which is charged with surplus energy produced...

• Blackstone to invest in African and Asian renewable energy

  Blackstone to invest in african and asian renewable energy if you want to see the way the energy winds are blowing, follow the money. Blackstone, one of the world’s largest financial companies, is starting a fund to invest in renewable energy assets in africa and asia. These fast growing...

• China and India are way ahead of Western economies with solar generation

  China and india are way ahead of western economies with solar generation this article in the ft sets out the startling pace at which new solar deployment is replacing conventional energy generation in china and india. This should be a concern for developed, western economies which have been slower...

• BMW taking reservations for new fully electric car

  Bmw taking reservations for new fully electric car reservations are being taken in norway for the new fully electric bmw ix3. They have joined jaguar, audi, porsche and daimler-benz in announcing plans for their ev future. We discussed in a recent article that daimler-benz may have played their...

• ICE vehicles to be charged £130 for entering seven busy London streets

  Ice vehicles to be charged £130 for entering seven busy london streets another blow for london’s drivers of petrol and diesel cars; seven of the busiest and most polluted streets in the boroughs of hackney and islington will be charging drivers of ice vehicles £130. 00 to enter the...

• London to hit diesel cars even harder

  London to hit diesel cars even harder the war on diesel is stepping up a pace; new parking charges for diesel cars over three years old are being introduced in central london. With the increased congestion zone rates and the £12. 50 entry fee for the ultra-low emission zone, 4 hours parking in...

• EU judges uphold decision for UK to subsidise Hinkley Point

  Eu judges uphold decision for uk to subsidise hinkley point the ft reports that the eu lower general court has ruled that its just fine and dandy for the uk to subsidise the shambolic nuclear power plant, hinkley c. The government now has a legal precedent which allows it to use your money to...

• Germany in the pocket of the Russians due to imported gas dependency

  Germany in the pocket of the russians due to imported gas dependency another undiplomatic outburst from donald trump is reported in the grauniad. The potus tells nato that germany is in the pocket of the russians because of its dependency on imported gas. We think he may have a point; germany may...

• There is no doubt about the direction of electricity prices

  There is no doubt about the direction of electricity prices football may or may not be coming home but there is no doubt about the direction of electricity prices; they’re going up. Another increase from edf this time. Others are sure to follow. Having solar on the roof or car park of your...

• Electrifying the expanding number of delivery vans makes perfect sense

  Electrifying the expanding number of delivery vans makes perfect sense the leader in today’s times makes the case for electrifying the ever growing fleet of vans which deliver our on-line purchases. The sharper logistics firms already get this and are talking to us about using the warehouse...

• Fuel and alcohol duty freeze to be lifted to help fund NHS boost

  Fuel and alcohol duty freeze to be lifted to help fund nhs boost skynews is reporting that fuel duty could be hiked to help fund the extra money promised for the nhs. It’s a difficult tax to avoid if you want to get about…. Unless you drive an ev.   driving a petrol or diesel car...

• British Gas is increasing the cost of energy by 5.5% this month

  British gas is increasing the cost of energy by 5. 5% this month we can expect other big suppliers to follow this lead fairly quickly. #cityam report on this latest price rise here. The cost of grid electricity keeps on going up as solar gets cheaper. If you want to find out how you can protect...

• Gas, nuclear and coal generators told to produce less electricity this summer

  Gas, nuclear and coal generators told to produce less electricity this summer the company which runs the electricity supply grid - national grid - has published its summer outlook which makes for interesting reading; the grid operator suggests that it is going to tell centralised generators such as...

• Power shortages in Lebanon highlights the potential for renewables

  Power shortages in lebanon highlights the potential for renewables this ft story about power shortages in lebanon highlights the potential for renewables to fill the void left by dysfunctional state energy provision. With an energy infrastructure still recovering from the destruction of the civil...

• The oil majors are muscling in on the EV charging market

  The oil majors are muscling in on the ev charging market the oil majors are determined that they can replace their upstream refined petrol and diesel revenues by muscling in on the ev charging market. Bp’s acquisition of an israeli fast charging tech firm is the latest in a string of moves by...

• Academics at Cambridge University are predicting another economic crisis

  Academics at cambridge university are predicting another economic crisis a rather gloomy report by academics at cambridge university is published in the times today. It predicts a global economic crash on much bigger scale than the 2008-2010 economic crisis. The reason for this impending...

• China aiming to remove subsidies from its booming solar market

  China aiming to remove subsidies from its booming solar market the ft reports on chinese moves to remove subsidies from its booming solar market; whilst the usual lobbyists for the solar industry will wail and gnash their teeth, we see this as great news; solar is making commercial sense without...

• Legal & General dump firms who aren't doing enough for climate change

  Legal & general dump firms who aren't doing enough for climate change an interesting move by legal & general, the uk’s largest fund manager, is reported in today’s times. L&g has sold holdings in businesses which it considers aren’t doing enough to meet climate...

• Potentially ground-breaking project proves value of Agrophotovoltaic Farming

  Potentially ground-breaking project proves value of agrophotovoltaic farming a really interesting piece reported by clean technica discusses the early results of a project combining solar pv and farming. The aim? to define whether having a combination of solar pv and farming on a piece of land is...

• California is racing towards a solar future

  California is racing towards a solar future great article in the ft about how california is racing towards a solar future - nothing to do with politicians and whether or not donald trump takes the us out of the paris accord; the simple fact is that on america’s west coast, solar electricity...

• Porsche and Daimler Benz increasing EV commitments

  Porsche and daimler benz increasing ev commitments cleantechnica reports on new, increased ev investment commitments from both porsche and daimler benz.     we don’t hear much about r&d capital going towards diesel technology these days. What struck us about this report is...

• UK industry pays 33% more for electricity than the rest of Europe

  Uk industry pays 33% more for electricity than the rest of europe harrowing figures produced by university college london show how much more our businesses pay for electricity compared to our european neighbours. Superior grid interconnections and a more forward thinking attitude to renewable...

• Former Energy Minster pleas for government to bankroll expensive Swansea tidal lagoon

  Former energy minster pleas for government to bankroll expensive swansea tidal lagoon we’re always sceptical when government ministers try to convince us that paying over the odds for their pet project is in our best interests. The ft reports on former energy minister charles hendry’s...

• The potential for solar across Africa is huge

  The potential for solar across africa is huge it’s no secret that the cost of solar is far cheaper than it once was. Off-grid solar power now costs below 20 cents per kwh compared with 60 cents per kwh generated from fossil fuel generators. Not only cheaper but a cleaner form of electricity...

• UK's reliance on imported gas could soon backfire

  Uk's reliance on imported gas could soon backfire we’ve been banging on for years about the risk the uk faces by being increasingly dependent on imported gas. An alliance of energy users and distributors - major energy users council and the energy & utilities alliance - have written to...

• Solar generation capacity has exceeded new coal generation globally for the first time

  Solar generation capacity has exceeded new coal generation globally for the first time the ft reports on how new solar generation capacity has exceeded new coal generation globally for the first time. The developing economies of asia and latin america are leading the charge with india and china...

• Another high profile rooftop solar install is underway for Mypower

  Another high profile rooftop solar install is underway for mypower off the back of the ground-breaking gloucester cathedral solar install last year, mypower were commissioned for a 500+ solar pv system at shire hall, gloucestershire county council’s head office. Work is already under way. ...

• Wind energy now much cheaper than nuclear

  Wind energy now much cheaper than nuclear the latest round of subsidy awards to offshore wind energy show the rapid decline in the costs of deployment.   larger turbines with bigger outputs mean that wind is now much cheaper than nuclear - the guaranteed rate of £92. 50/mwh offered for...

• Mypower’s superb year to be recognised at the Gloucestershire Business Awards

  Mypower’s superb year to be recognised at the gloucestershire business awards mypower are delighted to announce they have been shortlisted in the small business of the year award category at the gloucestershire business awards 2017. Since their beginnings in 2010, two things have never...

• BP announce installation of fast EV chargers across their UK filling station network

  Bp announce installation of fast ev chargers across their uk filling station network bp have announced that they’ll be following shell and installing fast ev chargers at their network of filling stations across the uk. We like this. It makes perfect sense, and with it we’ll see more...

• Volvo has announced that all of its cars will have some form of electric power by 2019

  Volvo has announced that all of its cars will have some form of electric power by 2019 hysterical reporting in the press has heralded this as the end of internal combustion engine but this is clearly bunkum as volvo will be offering hybrids and evs with a small petrol engine to boost the range, a...

• Centrica has announced the sale of its last two large electricity generation plants

  Centrica has announced the sale of its last two large electricity generation plants further proof of the speed at which the old order is changing in the energy markets comes from centrica who has announced the sale of its last two large electricity generation plants. Centrica ceo iain conn...

• Gloucester Cathedral's solar panels blessed, switched on and the tower lit green

  Gloucester cathedral's solar panels blessed, switched on and the tower lit green the 21st november 2016 will go down in history as the day the dean of gloucester blessed and switched on gloucester cathedral's solar panels for the very first time. 150 solar panels were installed on the nave roof at...

• Another clean energy milestone has struck

  Another clean energy milestone has struck june 07 marked another milestone in the uk's transition to clean energy; over half of the country’s electricity produced came from solar and wind with niche contributions from bio-mass and hydro. Traditional coal generation produced not one single...

• A successful night for Mypower at the Energy Efficiency awards

  A successful night for mypower at the energy efficiency awards last night (7th june 2017) at the energy efficiency awards dinner mypower were runners up and highly commended in 2 very competitive categories ; small scale project of the year and solar pv installer of the year. The awards were for...

• We were impressed by these solar car ports at Nice airport

  Impressive solar car ports at nice airport we were very impressed by these solar car ports on the top floor of a car park at nice airport. 1. 3mw of solar capacity which presently feeds directly into the airport building, where a real time display records output from the pv system. Every unit of...

• Grid supplied electricity demand this summer will be the lowest on record

  Grid supplied electricity demand this summer will be the lowest on record interesting stat reported in the ft regarding grid supplied electricity demand. The paper reports that peak demand this summer will be the lowest on record and some generators, including utility scale wind farms will be asked...

• Government forecast a rapid change in UK's electricity landscape

  Government forecast a rapid change in uk's electricity landscape the rapid pace at which the uk's electricity landscape is changing is outlined in a government forecast. Large scale battery storage is very much on the up, as costs come down, and gas fired generation will decrease whilst carbon...

• SSE is the latest of the big six energy suppliers to raise their prices

  Another of the big six energy suppliers raise their prices sse is the latest of the big six energy suppliers to raise their prices. They won’t be the last. Make no mistake, electricity prices are entering a period of sustained, above inflation price rises. This has nothing to do with the...

• Tax treatment of diesel cars must change in next month's budget

  Tax treatment of diesel cars must change in next month's budget the noise is increasing and we must surely expect the tax treatment of diesel and diesel powered cars to change in the budget next month. Transport minister chris grayling is already on the record with a suggestion that people should...

• Norway leads the way in the transition to electric motoring

  Norway leads the way in the transition to electric motoring 40% of the country’s new cars were evs last year and norway has ambitions to remove all ice cars from its roads by 2025 -  that’s only eight years away which means it takes someone with a total disregard for depreciation...

• Higher parking charges for diesel cars in drive against city pollution

  Higher parking charges for diesel cars in drive against city pollution so its started. . . A desire for cleaner city air and an incessant need for more money is prompting governments and councils to start to hammer owners of diesel cars with higher taxes and charges. Westminster council has...

• More calls for diesel engines to be banned from our cities

  More calls for diesel engines to be banned from our cities another article in the mainstream media calling for diesel engined cars to be forced out of our cities -  this time by rachel holdsworth in the telegraph. Make no mistake; public demands for clean air will prompt politicians to...

• Half of Britain’s electricity was generated from low-carbon sources for the first time over the summer

  Half of britain’s electricity was generated from low-carbon sources for the first time over the summer tis the season to be jolly and today some jolly news broke - the summer of 2016 saw half of britain's electricity produced by low-carbon sources. This can only mean that clean energy will...

• The EEF report on the untapped money that UK manufacturers could be saving from energy efficiency

  £1 billion worth of electricity could be saved by uk manufacturers the eef report on the untapped money that uk manufacturers could be saving from energy efficiency. The report, which you can read in full here suggests that a huge 12twh of electricity demand - worth a not insignificant...

• This picture shows the future petrol pump replacement

  This picture shows the future petrol pump replacement here is the future for all those soon to be redundant petrol pumps. . . Whilst only a mock up, it shows the profit potential for charging electric cars and bikes. Generate electricity from solar at 5 pence/kwh, sell at grid rates of 11...

• Some interesting research produced in the US has revealed the scale of uptake of solar by big corporates

  Some interesting research produced in the us has revealed the scale of uptake of solar by big corporates the top ten are some well known businesses… 1. Target — 147 megawatts 2. Walmart — 145 megawatts 3. Prologis — 108 megawatts 4. Apple — 94 megawatts 5. Costco...

• The UK now finds itself exporting electricity to France

  The uk now finds itself exporting electricity to france if anything epitomises the dysfunctionality of our energy policy then the fact that the uk now finds itself exporting electricity to france must be it. France has traditionally been a big exporter of electricity to the uk because of its cheap,...

• The Jaguar I-Pace Concept is being launched in Los Angeles this week

  The jaguar i-pace concept is being launched in los angeles this week despite all the big talk from daimler benz, bmw and vw group, it is jaguar land rover who will provide the first, credible completion to tesla. The i-pace, being launched at the los angeles motor show this week, will offer 300+...

• Jaguar Land Rover is the latest car manufacturer to wake up to the threat that Tesla poses to their market

  Jaguar land rover is the latest car manufacturer to wake up to the threat that tesla poses to their market having seen that a large, high-end suv can be built to be quick, desirable, seat seven and really expensive,  jaguar land rover is the latest car manufacturer to wake up to the threat...

• We're very impressed with this solar powered passenger boat

  We're very impressed with this solar powered passenger boat it's always brilliant seeing innovative businesses using solar and this week we came across this passenger boat in the spanish city of denia. This small boat is powered entirely by the 18 solar panels on its roof and can take up to...

• Solar electricity generation capacity has overtaken coal fired capacity for the first time

  Solar electricity generation capacity has overtaken coal fired capacity for the first time this is the sort of story that would be guaranteed to make the front page of the guardian but not the ft;  but the pink ‘un lead yesterday with the news that solar electricity generation capacity...

• Fitch has suddenly realised that EVs and battery technology poses a threat to oil investments

  Fitch has suddenly realised that evs and battery technology poses a threat to oil investments and the winner for the ‘no shit sherlock’ prize this week goes to ratings agency fitch. Fitch has suddenly realised that evs and battery technology poses a threat to oil investments, presumably...

• Plans have been made for all new and refurbished homes in Europe to have electric car charging points

  Plans have been made for all new and refurbished homes in europe to have electric car charging points we don’t know why it needs regulation to make this happen because fitting a new build home with an electric car charger should be common sense; however, it looks like housebuilders will be...

• Another new record low price for solar electricity has been set in the UAE

  Another new record low price for solar electricity has been set in the uae another new record low price for solar electricity has been set in the uae. Jinkosolar, in partnership with a japanese industrial firm, have won a contract to install 350mw of solar generation at a rate of $24. 20/mwh.  ...

• Tesla wins contract for largest lithium-ion battery storage in the world

  Tesla wins contract for largest lithium-ion battery storage in the world yes, it's california, but the economies of scale of battery technology will mean that this form of grid storage will soon come to a town near you. Even better news; utility scale manufacture means that costs come down...

• London will be the first city to cash in on the new consensus on the toxic nature of diesel engines

  London will be the first city to cash in on the new consensus on the toxic nature of diesel engines don’t say that you weren’t warned; london will be the first city to cash in on the new consensus on the toxic nature of diesel engines. New mayor sadiq khan has announced a new...

• Research suggests that pollution from diesel engines is greater at cooler temperatures

  Research suggests that pollution from diesel engines is greater at cooler temperatures we’re cyclists so we already knew this. The bbc today reports on research that suggests that pollution from diesel engines is greater at cooler temperatures. Once the thermometer falls below 18 degrees,...

• Stanley in County Durham has become the first town to offer in-home batteries and solar panels for free

  Stanley in county durham has become the first town to offer in-home batteries and solar panels for free the times reported on a superb initiative for residents of former colliery town, stanley in county durham over the weekend. The town's council and a startup business, north star solar are...

• Google and GM are securing long term, low cost electricity by buying it from renewable generators

  Google and gm are securing long term, low cost electricity by buying it from renewable generators when big, bad us corporates start making moves to power their operations with renewable energy, you know that the commercial argument has been won.   the ft reports how some of america’s...

• Independent renewable generators produced almost 8% of the UK’s electricity last year

  Independent renewable generators produced almost 8% of the uk’s electricity last year a study reported on the cleantechnica blog records that independent renewable generators produced almost 8% of the uk’s electricity last year. The report studies installations over 50kwp and notes...

• Financial Times strike a more reflective tone regarding Tesla's Model 3 launch

  Financial times strike a more reflective tone regarding tesla's model 3 launch having waited for all the breathless hype around the model 3 launch to settle down, we are pleased to see a more reflective tone being struck by the ft. Read more about this here. We agree that the biggest impact of...

• National Grid is facing supply and demand challenges

  National grid is facing supply and demand challenges national grid faces the challenge of how to balance the supply/demand issues within the grid distributed network when the levels of electricity produced far exceed customers’ demands. This happens more frequently as a result of the amount...

• There has been a sharp rise in EVs and hybrids in London

  There has been a sharp rise in evs and hybrids in london the evening standard suggests that it is concern over air quality, pollution and the environment which is driving the sharp rise in evs and hybrids in london. We suspect it might also be something to do with the tax advantages that come with...

• Winter power cuts are a probability not a possibility

  Winter power cuts are a probability not a possibility   we thought that these two articles in the times are incredibly relevant. This first, setting out the probability  not possibility of power cuts next winter sets out in plain language the mess our energy policy is in. Just to remind...

• Three more power stations are set to close this March

  Three more power stations are set to close this march we’ve been banging on about the risks to our electricity supply since 2010. This was the year when it became clear that the uk was going to be closing old, clapped out power stations but had forgotten to build any new capacity to replace...

• The UK solar industry has reached the 10 GW mark

  The uk solar industry has reached the 10 gw mark we were delighted with the news clean technica brought us yesterday. . Uk solar pv has smashed through the 10 gw barrier thanks to a highly productive 2015 for the industry. The first quarter of 2015 was incredibly strong for solar pv, with 65% of...

• Big UK businesses should be doing something about energy supply themselves

  Big uk businesses should be doing something about energy supply themselves the rate at which alarming articles highlighting the perilous state of our energy supply seems to be ticking upwards. The times reports on a letter issued by the cbi who appears to have woken from its collective afternoon...

• FT's Nick Butler on how energy storage is going to transform the way we generate and consume electricity

  Ft's nick butler on how energy storage is going to transform the way we generate and consume electricity we don’t know how we missed this when it was published in the ft in december. Nick butler writes well researched and well informed blogs for the energy section in the ft and is always an...

• A future where homes and businesses produce and store their own electricity and sell surplus to others is within our grasp

  A future where homes and businesses produce and store their own electricity and sell surplus to others is within our grasp we’ve long been of the view that state control of energy supply is not a good thing and the current problems national grid is experiencing to keep the lights on is a...

• The move from fossil fuels to renewables is happening on a staggering scale

  The move from fossil fuels to renewables is happening on a staggering scale aep paints a gloomy picture for anyone holding shares in big oil, gas or coal this morning. The broad gist of this piece is that resistance to the momentum of renewable deployment is futile. Previous resistance to carbon...

• The UK government have effectively handed over control of our nuclear power capacity to the Chinese state

  The uk government have effectively handed over control of our nuclear power capacity to the chinese state well, the penny appears to have dropped. Everyone apart from those in government responsible for signing off this mad scheme considers a plan to hand over huge bribes and effective control of...

• VW’s actions may spell the end for diesel cars

  Vw’s actions may spell the end for diesel cars vw’s time on the naughty step may have greater consequences than billions of euros in fines and claims.   the industry is now contemplating the possibility that this episode could be the beginning of the end for diesel cars. The times...

• CEO of National Grid Steve Holliday discusses centralised generation and grid distribution

  Ceo of national grid steve holliday discusses centralised generation and grid distribution turkey votes for christmas, shock!   fascinating interview with steve holliday, ceo of national grid, on the cleantechnica blog. Holliday says that the game is up for huge, centralised...

• Investment bank Jeffries point out that the UK's capacity for generating electricity may fall short at peak demand next winter

  Investment bank jeffries point out that the uk's capacity for generating electricity may fall short at peak demand next winter as we enter the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness and the mornings and evenings seem darker, it’s time for some timeless autumn traditions. Small boys throwing...

• Audi to unveil 310-mile electric SUV to rival Tesla Model X

  Audi to unveil 310-mile electric suv to rival tesla model x audi’s move into tesla’s airspace makes the front page of today’s ft;   any doubters who cling on to the hope that internal combustion will always be with us will have to accept that the game is over.   when...

• Scottish Power have announced Longannet coal fired station will close next March

  Scottish power have announced longannet coal fired station will close next march another part of the uk’s historic generation infrastructure will close next year. Scottish power (scottish in name but spanish in ownership) has announced that the longannet coal fired station will close in...

• Implement rooftop solar and prevent business black-outs

  Implement rooftop solar and prevent business black-outs the prediction of a 10-year low of spare energy capacity meant the risk of black-outs was a real possibility earlier this year; short-term measures have prevented this from happening but a long term fix needs to happen. With old generators...

• Lots of justified grumbling about changes to the Climate Change Levy in the summer budget

  Lots of justified grumbling about changes to the climate change levy in the summer budget lots of justified grumbling from the renewable industry about changes to the climate change levy in the summer budget. For the first time, the ccl will be applied to energy purchased from renewable sources. ...

• Another day, another investment company offering a ‘high’ yielding fund using income from solar assets

  Another day, another investment company offering a ‘high’ yielding fund using income from solar assets another day, another investment company offering a ‘high’ yielding fund using income from solar assets. Next energy are entering a crowded market and like all the...

• There has been a surge in electric and hybrid car sales this year

  There has been a surge in electric and hybrid car sales this year electric and hybrid cars are going mainstream. Stats out from the smmt show that sales of these cars in the year to may are up four fold on last year’s number at around 12,000. Yes, it’s a small percentage of total car...

• Ikea is fixing the cost of their energy for the next 25 years

  Ikea is fixing the cost of their energy for the next 25 years ikea have been generating electricity from pv for years and lest cynics accuse the highly profitable multi-national of milking subsidies. It should be noted that they were installing solar on their stores in italy long after subsidies...

• Further warnings today on the fossil industry’s political and technological storm – Time to secure your business’ energy.

  Further warnings today on the fossil industry’s political and technological storm – time to secure your business’ energy. Fantastic article in today’s telegraph reporting the imf blowing the lid on the real cost of subsidies to the hydrocarbon industry. This is clearly a...

• UK blackouts and energy rationing are a real possibility

  Uk blackouts and energy rationing are a real possibility uk blackouts and energy rationing are a real possibility - see more at: https://www. Mypoweruk. Com/news/government-policy-of-kicking-the-can-of-energy-policy-down-the-road-is-concerning#sthash. Dlpnhlg0. Dpuf we missed this nick butler blog...

• The wider population is becoming increasingly aware about solar energy

  Solar energy is becoming mainstream powerful leader in today’s times. Any lingering doubts about the inevitability of solar energy becoming mainstream will be dispelled in the coming year. The wider population is becoming increasingly aware that homes and business can produce, own, use and...

• The ever reliable Moneyweek believe solar energy is reaching a tipping point

  The ever reliable moneyweek believe solar energy is reaching its tipping point moneyweek has always been a source of reliable financial information for the contrarian investor who doesn’t trust the regurgitated press releases from the financial services industry that makes up most of the...

• Big oilcos such as Shell slowly pulling out of petrol retailing

  Shell selling 185 filling stations a clear sign of what the future holds the noise surrounding shell’s blockbuster takeover of bg group has meant that another strategic move by the oil behemoth has been overlooked. Shell has sold another 185 of it’s filling stations to independent...

• Energy security and self sufficiency to drive UK up take of solar energy

  Energy security and self sufficiency to drive uk up take of solar energy we’ve always been of the view that the market will decide the future of energy sources,  not carbon targets decreed by increasingly (globally) irrelevant organisations as the eu.   a piece by nick butler in...

• Putin ready to turn off Europe’s gas supply

  Putin ready to turn off europe's gas supply alarming headline in today’s times alerting us to the imminent danger that russia is about to restrict gas supplies to western europe.   even more alarming is the fact that,  due to the intricate linking of the european gas network, we...

• Will Apple’s bite into the electric car market see the end of the fuel powered car ever closer

  Will apple’s bite into the electric car market see the end of the fuel powered car become ever closer given that the brilliant tesla s has what looks like a giant ipad in it’s central console,  it should come as no surprise that speculation is rife that apple is planning to develop...

• US oil boom to run out of steam

  Us oil boom to run out of steam well,  it was fun while it lasted. Oil prices are racheting back up and a report attributed to bp in todays ft suggests that the world economy is likely to become even more dependent on opec exports by 2030.   now what could possibly go wrong? you may be...

• The potential power of the Greek sun

  The potential power of the greek sun some blue-sky thinking in an article in the financial times about how greece could become an electricity exporter to the rest of europe.  solar plants in the heavily indebted country could become a major source of export income as well as providing...

• Calls for car tax hike to help cut emissions

  Calls for car tax hike to help cut emissions people living in britain’s towns and cities have been appreciating a phenomenon hitherto only enjoyed by their ancestors;  clean air. The lockdown has reduced vehicle traffic,  aviation and emissions from the remaining coal fired...

• Mercedes Benz teases its first foray into the EV market

  Mercedes benz teases its first foray into the ev market hot on the heels of porsche and audi, mercedes benz has published some teaser images of its first proper foray into the ev market. Using a whole new brand – eq - which will be used on all future electric models, the first car will be a...

• Stuttgart bans older diesel cars

  Stuttgart bans older diesel cars the ball has started rolling; authorities in the german city of stuttgart have banned the use of older diesel cars in the city. We’ve speculated recently that a widespread ban on european cities won’t be far off and now it’s started. Stuttgart is...

• The Future Of The Solar Power Industry: Our Predictions

  Solar power has become increasingly popular over the years and many businesses are acknowledging the various benefits that solar panels can bring. Not only does solar have the potential to reduce your overhead costs through cheaper electricity prices, but it can also substantially reduce your carbon...

• One day there will be no difference between waste and energy

  One day there will be no difference between waste and energy we've been banging on about the need to treat waste as an energy resource for some years now;  a lot of our most exciting new projects involve turning clinical waste and food waste into hot water.   it saves our clients huge...

• Gloucester Cathedral

  This is a unique solar pv installation for mypower as our usual customers are those with agricultural buildings and commercial properties. For more information on how your business can significantly reduce its energy costs please contact us...

• Customer reviews & testimonials

  Have we captured your interest? if you would like more information, along with the facts and the figures on how you can benefit from solar, please get in touch on 01242 620894 or visit our contact page. Start a conversation  ...

• Ionity launches new pricing structure based on kWh

  High power charging provider ionity announced a new pricing structure based on kilowatt-hours rather than a base fee fast charging upstart @ionity_eu (actually a collaboration between  bmw,  daimler benz, vw and ford)  have announced new pricing structure across its european network...

• Government Plans £3billion Green Scheme

  The uk government recently announced that they will be introducing a new £3billion green scheme to support sustainable measures. Under the scheme, grants will be awarded to boost energy-saving methods, cut harmful emissions, and improve energy-efficiency within uk buildings. The scheme is also...

• Top Myths of Solar Panels - Insights from Experts at Mypower

  Solar panels have become increasingly popular over the years, and thousands of uk businesses are now utilising commercial solar power as a way to boost their green credentials and cut costs. Despite this, there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the costs, benefits, and potential drawbacks of...

• Mypower install first Solar panel on Gloucester cathedral

  Mypower install first solar panel on gloucester cathedral the first of 150 solar panels has been installed today at gloucester cathedral. With the help of rev’d canon celia thomson, who laid the inaugural panel, mypower will finish installing the solar panels in november ready for the big...

• Audi has announced another new EV

  Audi has announced another new ev the engineering fundamentals of porsche’s upcoming taycan will be available to vw stablemate audi and their version will be a rather striking coupe called the e-tron gt. Big on performance, it will also share the porsche’s ability to receive ultra fast...

• Audi is joining the all electric club with a new SUV

  Audi is joining the all electric club with a new suv audi finally joins the all electric club with deposits being taken for a suv based on the e-tron concept car.   looking like it will slot somewhere in size between the q5 and the q7, the car, which looks very much like a conventional audi,...

• A new 800MW scheme in Dubai will generate at only $0.0299/kWh

  A new 800mw scheme in dubai will generate at only $0. 0299/kwh a new low has been set for the cost of solar electricity in dubai; a new 800mw scheme has been signed up by dubai electric & water and will generate at only $0. 0299/kwh, well under the earlier phase which itself produced electricity...

• The advent of electricity storage going commercially mainstream is getting closer

  The advent of electricity storage going commercially mainstream is getting closer we do tend to harp on a lot about the way efficient battery storage is going to change our lives. Well, the advent of electricity storage at the point at which it goes commercially mainstream - $100/kwh - is getting...

• The UK’s rooftops to become power stations

  The uk’s rooftops to become power stations interesting press release from the decc this morning (https://www. Gov. Uk/government/news/the-uks-rooftops-to-become-power-stations). It reads like it was cut and pasted from some of our musings on this subject over the last couple of...

• Introduction of green number plates scheme starts on 8th December 2020

  Introduction of green number plates scheme starts on 8th december 2020 from 8th december 2020, as part of the government's road to zero programme, new and used zero-emission vehicles will be eligible to display a green number plate. The new number plates will differentiate evs from...

• 97% reduction in car registrations for April but EV’s top the list

  97% reduction in car registrations for april but ev’s top the list unsurprisingly, april’s new car sales were woeful. The only bright spot being two evs at the top of the sales chart.  and while its true that this could be explained by the fact that lead times for these popular evs...

• Faraday have launched their first production model the FF91

  Faraday have launched their first production model the ff91 another day, another ev start up finally showing us a production model. Faraday have launched their first production model the ff91. You can see it here… we’re not struck on the looks but it’ll no doubt find...

• Coventry and Warwickshire Green Business Programme

  For more details on the benefits of solar pv and the grant application process, please contact us or call us on 01242 620894. Or take a look at our commercial page.   further information can also be found at www. Coventry. Gov. Uk/greenbusiness. ...

• Worcestershire County Council’s Low Carbon Opportunities Programme

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• Derbyshire De-Carbonise Project

  For more details on the benefits of solar pv and the grant application process, please contact us , call us on 01242 620894, or take a look at our commercial page. ...

• Business Energy Efficiency Programme (BEEP)

  For more details on the benefits of solar pv and the grant application process, please contact us , call us on 01242 620894, or take a look at our commercial page. ...

• Powering your growing business

  Powering your growing business committed to best environmental practise and sustainability our solar related stories are posted to raise awareness of the benefits, both commercially and environmentally, of generating electricity for your business using your own solar pv. What better way to do...

• One year on from the Feed-in-Tariff ending we see a thriving solar industry

  One year on from the feed-in-tariff ending we see a thriving solar industry today (1st april) marks the first anniversary since the uk government removed all feed-in tariff (fit) payments for new solar pv systems.   the fit was introduced back in 2010 to stimulate up-take of renewable energy...

• Saudi Arabia is going to build the world's largest solar project

  Saudi arabia is going to build the world's largest solar project saudi arabia, lynchpin of opec and until recently, the world’s largest oil producer is going to build the world’s largest solar project. Generating 200gw (gigawatts - not megawatts) this vast project will produce enough...

• Bentley are really embracing solar technology

  Bentley are really embracing solar technology bentley may be regarded as the very epitome of the gas-guzzling behemoth but the factory in crewe is a pioneer when it comes to generating its own electricity. The rooftop solar system, one of the largest in the uk at 5mw, produces around 40% of the...

• 2019 Moreton show

  Mypower at moreton show 2019 mypower are proudly exhibiting at the moreton show for the 8th consecutive year on the 7th september 2019. Since 2011 mypower have been giving visitors to the show advice on how commercial solar panels can reduce their business energy costs by 60-70% and help...

• Electricity generation from sun rises to new UK levels

  Electricity generation from sun rises to new uk levels renewable energy generation records from solar and wind in the uk has repeatably been broken over the last month. Solar pv powered almost 30% (compared to 23% in the same period in 2019) of the grid at its peak due to the good weather, low...

• Why choose Mypower

  Numerous businesses have chosen to work with us we're highly professional full turnkey package and project management offered, from initial dno consultation/application and financial feasibility study through to completion of ppa negotiations, maintenance and monitoring. Good things come in...

• Why choose Mypower

  Have we captured your interest? if you would like more information, along with the facts and the figures on how you can benefit from solar, please get in touch on 01242 620894 or visit our contact page. Start a conversation...

• Earth Day 2022: Going Solar to Fight Climate Change

  Earth day is an annual event that takes place on 22nd april each year. It is a day that is set aside to raise awareness of the plight of the planet and support global environmental protection. Each year, many events are organised on earth day to make people aware of the environmental challenges that...

• How Solar Panels Can Protect Your Business from Rising Energy Costs in 2022

  One of the biggest effects that we are all seeing on our lives in 2022 is a massive rise in the cost of energy. There is a global crisis in the supply of energy, as a result of a number of different factors. The increase in demand from a cold winter last year in europe, a hot summer in asia (and,...

• Mypower awarded prestigious ground-breaking contract to install solar at Gloucester Cathedral

  Mypower awarded prestigious ground-breaking contract to install solar at gloucester cathedral mypower are delighted to announce that following a highly competitive tender we have been selected to install solar panels on the nave roof of gloucester cathedral. Gloucester cathedral will become the...

• Gloucestershire drivers are leaders in the electric car uptake

  Gloucestershire drivers are leaders in the electric car uptake in the last 4 years there has been a surge in electric vehicles and hybrid car purchases and it seems gloucester and the cotswolds are one of the leading areas contributing their rise.   sales of diesel cars are reportedly at an...

• Mypower returns to leading Cotswolds agricultural & horse show

  Mypower is pleased to be exhibiting at the cotswolds’ renowned moreton show on saturday 4th september 2021. We’re looking forward to this year, our ninth at the show, more than ever as it was cancelled in 2020 due to the covid crisis. Since 2011, mypower has been advising moreton show...

• Are Solar Panels a Worthwhile Investment for Farms?

  An increasing number of farms are installing solar panel systems on their land. Agricultural businesses typically have huge success with solar panel projects, so it’s easy to see why so many farm owners are taking an interest in solar power. If you’re considering whether a solar panel...

• Britain's Energy Crisis: What can businesses do to combat growing energy costs?

  If struggling with negotiating the additional demands that brexit, the pandemic and the rising cost of living wasn’t enough, businesses now face additional pressure from the uk’s ongoing energy crisis. Although wholesale gas prices were already rising at an astonishing rate in 2021, the...

• Energy Cost Saving Tips for Businesses

  There’s never been a better time to save on your business energy costs. We’re facing a sharp increase in energy costs in 2022 with the average business previously spending an average of £6,500 to now a potential spending of £10,010 per annum. This has placed yet more...

• Should you Consider Solar Panels for your Business?

  If a business has high electricity costs or wants to be prepared for the future, then they should consider their own solar pv system as a cheaper and environmentally friendly alternative to grid-supplied electricity. Installing pv panels on your commercial building can significantly reduce your...

• The Benefits Solar Power Can Bring To Your Business

  Solar power has become increasingly popular over the years and more and more businesses are acknowledging the benefits of solar energy. Having commercial solar panels installed on your business property can bring about several rewards including lower electricity costs and fewer carbon emissions. ...

• Politicians Need to Think of Long-Term Consequences When It Comes to Energy

  We’ve been saying for years that the fact that a coherent energy policy requires long term thinking means that it cannot be left in the hands of politicians with short term thinking, or at least until the next election. This piece in the ft lays bare the problems which come when government...

• Benefits of Installing Solar Panels on Warehouse Roofs

  Benefits of installing solar panels on warehouse roofs let’s be honest. How often have you thought about what your warehouse roof is doing? probably not very often and probably not much beyond basic maintenance.   but your warehouse roof could be one of your greatest, untapped assets. ...

• How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

  How long do solar panels last? headlines in 2022 have been dominated by increasing concerns over rising utility bills and talk of the ongoing energy crisis. To combat the rising costs, both at home and in our businesses, many of us are turning to renewable energy sources such as solar panels. Solar...

• What is Net Zero and What Does it Mean for Solar?

    what is net zero and what does it mean for solar? generating heat and power by burning fossil fuels is a significant cause of the climate crisis, so finding renewable solutions will play an essential role in achieving net-zero.   this article will discuss everything you need to know...

• How Much Renewable Energy Does the UK Use?

  How much renewable energy does the uk use? national grid energy data shows that renewables accounted for over 45% of the uk's total electricity generated in 2022. This meant that renewables overtook fossil fuels for the first time on record and became the uk’s largest source of...

• Are Solar Panels Effective in Winter?

  Are solar panels effective in winter? solar panels have been around for a while now, and on the whole, we’re aware that by converting the sun’s light into electricity, we get a clean, carbonless energy source.   but investing in solar panels for the first time can raise all sorts...

• Solar Panels Somerset

  Looking for more information and advice for your somerset solar pv project? call us on 01242 620894 or visit our contact page...

• Nationwide - Solar Panel Company

  Solar power companies mypower design and install award-winning commercial photovoltaic systems across the uk. Over the last 10 years, we have worked with companies to help them significantly lower their electricity bills and reduce their carbon footprint. With the rising costs of grid...

• Solar Panels Bristol

  Commercial solar panels bristol  mypower’s homelands are in the south west, where we design and install commercial solar pv systems for businesses in bristol and the surrounding area. Solar pv offers the most savings for businesses that are medium to high energy users. ...

• Solar Panels Bristol

  Looking for more information and advice on your bristol solar pv project? call us on 01242 620894 or  visit our contact page...

• Solar panels Bath

  Looking for more information and advice on solar pv for your commercial property in bath? call us on 01242 620894 or  visit our contact page...

• Solar Panels Warwickshire

  For more information about solar panels warwickshire please contact us...

• Solar Panels Wiltshire

  Mypower can install solar pv on most buildings no matter their age, size or structure. We are a well-qualified, award-winning team who pride ourselves on giving open, honest and professional advice. For more information about solar panels wiltshire for your business please contact us...

• Solar Panels Worcestershire

  For more informtation about why we are award-winning installers of solar pv, see our about us and awards pages. For more information and advice on how solar power worcestershire can help you please contact us...

• Solar Panels Cardiff

  For more information about solar pv electricity for your south wales based business please contact us...

• Solar PV Monitoring

  Have a system without a monitoring solution? mypower can retrospectively set up monitoring for any panel and inverter brand. We have a number of options, from self-monitoring through to complete management by mypower. For further information and advice please contact us on 01242 620894 or contact...

• Is Solar the cheapest form of electricity for British businesses?

  About mypower mypower are a highly experienced award winning team who consult, design, supply and install solar panels on farms and commercial solar panels. We work with companies to help them significantly reduce their electricity bills, secure their energy, future-proof their electricity...

• 2021: Another Year for Record Growth in Renewable Energy

  The international energy agency (iea) recently announced that 2021 was another record year for renewable energy, despite the covid-19 pandemic and rising costs for raw materials worldwide. In this article, we are going to discuss recent and future trends in the renewable energy sector and the...

• 7 Reasons Why Commercial Solar Panels Are Popular with Businesses

  Solar panels have become a popular alternative for businesses seeking environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Besides being better for the planet, solar panels are also cost-effective, easy to maintain, and give an attractive return on investment (roi). Here are the top seven reasons...

• A seismic shift is occurring in the energy markets

  A seismic shift is occurring in the energy markets fascinating read in the ft about the seismic shift underway in the energy markets. It starts with a tale about the unfortunate uk inventor adam robson who, having spent years perfecting a device which allows more efficient internal combustion...

• Can I install solar panels on a listed building?

  Listed buildings are full of character and owning a historic property can be extremely appealing and satisfying. Many listed buildings are in beautiful locations like idyllic countryside locations or historic urban areas. Occupying a listed property has a lot of benefits but heating and powering an...

• Mypower win award for commercial solar excellence

  Mypower wins award for excellence in commercial solar energy solutions mypower has won the corporatelivewire 2017 award for excellence in commercial solar energy solutions. We were awarded the prize following our solar pv installation at gloucester cathedral. Mypower made headlines around the...

• Solar Panel Uses in the Manufacturing Industry

  Solar panel uses in the manufacturing industry presently in the uk, we’re facing significant increases in energy costs across the board, which is putting a heavy toll on manufacturing costs. Understandably businesses are focused on cutting their operating costs and investing in a solar panel...

• Solar PV vs. Solar Thermal Technology: What Are the Main Differences?

  There are two main forms of solar power that are used by businesses and companies across the world to meet their energy needs - solar photovoltaic (pv) and solar thermal.   when it comes to sourcing eco-friendly energy, solar power has been hailed as the ideal solution. Greener, cleaner and...

• Top Benefits of Solar PV for Businesses

  Top benefits of solar pv for businesses  climate change is much more than a buzzword. Eco-friendly consumers are now driving big changes in the way businesses operate. For businesses looking to tap into this trend, a commercial solar panels installation can be an effective way to boost...

• Who Regulates Solar Panel Companies in the UK?

  Who regulates solar panel companies in the uk? installing a solar panel system can be a significant financial investment, so you’ll want to make sure that you’re not only getting value for money but a high-quality system that will withstand the elements. So, how should you choose a...

• The International Energy Agency has produced its annual report and it confirms rise of renewable energy.

  The international energy agency has produced its annual report and it confirms the relentless rise of renewable energy. 90% of all new energy generation infrastructure coming on stream in 2020 is renewable.  the iea predicts stronger growth in 2021,  and solar will continue to be the...

• How Has Coronavirus Revealed the Need for Renewable Energy?

  Governments and industries throughout the world are grappling with responses to the coronavirus crisis that is affecting the economy and daily life of millions of people. Countries across the globe have seen reduced levels of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions as the coronavirus pandemic...

• A compelling business argument for solar

  A compelling business argument for solar it might be a paid for ft plug for e. On but this article sets out a compelling business argument for solar. Quite simply, businesses with solar on their roof pay less for electricity than their competitors without. These savings feed straight to the bottom...

• Rising electricity costs needn't worry those with solar

  Rising electricity costs needn't worry those with solar interesting piece in today’s telegraph on the uk’s electricity imports and storage capacity. The author comments on how our over-reliance on electricity from europe will only mean rising costs and greater volatility due to the...