Air Source Heat Pumps & Solar PV: The Civil War is over! Post by Tony Dunn – Renewable Heat Sales Manager, CCL Components – 04/08/23 As everyone in the renewable energy industry knows, time is a precious commodity at the moment, and you wouldn’t be alone if you said that you had no time for trade shows or similar events. However, those of us who were lucky enough to attend Installer...

Problems with Pigeons and Panels Post by Hazel Sturgess – Head of European Marketing, CCL Components – 21/07/23 2-minute read Right now, I’m watching a pigeon bob down into the nest it’s crafted under the solar modules on a neighbouring roof. From the pigeon’s point of view, it’s an ideal place to build a home. As well as shelter from predators and the elements, the modules offer war...

Air Source Heat Pumps: Why Sizing is Crucial Post by Tony Dunn – Renewable Heat Sales Manager, CCL Components – 13/07/23 As we make the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable sources of heat and electricity, it’s important to understand that a change in heat source also means a change in design parameters. When the industry was focused on gas and oil alone, it was relatively ...

Repowering the Energy Transition Posted 21/06/2023 - 4 minute read                         2022 was a bumper year for solar in the UK. In the commercial sector, an increasing number of organisations are installing PV systems for the first time to mitigate rising energy prices; to supplement o...

  Air Source Heat Pumps: How Noisy Are They? Well, not really, as it happens! If you’ve kept in touch with any of the discussion online about the latest renewable technologies, air source heating will no doubt have been linked with excessive audible noise pollution. However, those who have spent time in the company of a heat pump in an outdoor setting will likely debunk this, as it i...

On the Way to the World's Most Sustainable Solar Module Post by Bettina Brammer - Head of Marketing, Meyer Burger - 03/04/23     Uncompromisingly sustainable More solar power was generated in the EU last summer than ever before - a good sign. After all, how we can make our energy world emission-free is the question par excellence for the future. However, green electricity alone ...

Pylontech - World's first sodium ion battery certificate granted by TÜV Rheinland Post by Chris Glynn, 20/03/2023   Pylontech (Stock No. 688063) obtained the world's first sodium ion battery certificate granted by TÜV Rheinland, which is based on UL1973:2022, IEC62619:2022, IEC62660-2:2018, and IEC62660-3:2022. This certificate marks Pylontech's advancement and maturity in sod...

Dual glass protection, n type i-TOPCon cell technology, and a sustainable design for homes and businesses.   One of the standout features of the Vertex S+ is its dual-glass protection, making it more durable and resistant to harsh conditions. It’s the only residential panel with this feature whilst still remaining lightweight due to its 20% thinner glass. After 2...

Earn Money by Discharging your SolarEdge Home Battery SolarEdge is providing SolarEdge Home Battery 400V owners access to National Grid ESO Demand Flexibility Service Programme.  A program that will pay up to £2.50/kWh to discharge battery storage capacity into the grid during specific events!     Registrations remain open until the 19th February 2023 so you can prepare your...

In the winter months, protecting your optimisers from the rain and snow is crucial. When moisture is trapped within the MC4 connector it can result in corrosion, which will compromise the integrity of the connector and may lead to isolation faults and performance issues in the future. There is now an excellent solution to this, with the use of SolarEdge MC4 sealing kits - OPT-SEAL-100. Each...