Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
Energy companies have started to respond to the government’s recent announcement of its plans to move the UK to a smarter energy system, with the development of vehicle-to-grid systems. Balancing national energy stores is no easy task; ensuring a steady…
Upgrading the UK energy system
The government recently announced big changes to the way the UK will generate and manage its energy, but it has been light on specifics so far. We had a look at Ofgem’s report on ‘Upgrading our energy system‘, to get…
5 reasons to install home battery storage
Battery storage is making waves in the energy industry at the moment. It is being developed for everything from cars to national energy management. But it can also have benefits on a domestic level. Let us explain! Home battery storage can save you…
How to choose a home battery storage system
If you’re producing more solar power than you’re using in your home, then the excess will be sent to the National Grid. In the evenings, when the sun’s not shining, you’ll effectively be buying back the energy you sold (via…
5 reasons to get solar panels
Solar panels (also known as solar PV) are a great way to generate electricity at home. Although they are not a cheap investment, they are the most common type of home renewable in the UK. We’ve put together our top…
Is 2017 the year I can finally live off the grid?
Now, this year you may have heard many stories about solar panels, battery storage systems and smart meters; but are any of those technologies really going to make the key difference in you or me being able to live fully off-grid?…
What’s next for battery storage technology?
What are the benefits of battery storage technology? Battery storage enables us to hold electricity and use it at a later point. This is important because it means that we don’t have to ensure a constant supply of electricity into…
What to bear in mind when installing battery storage
What’s the cost of a battery storage system? Depending on the model and the size of the system, battery storage systems normally cost between £2000-£3500 to install. It’s a lot of money and you’ll want to make sure your system is…
Will I lose my Feed-in Tariff payments if I retrofit a solar PV battery system?
We were contacted recently by someone who wanted to know if their solar PV Feed-in Tariff payments would be affected if they installed a solar PV battery storage system. Before we answer, let’s start by introducing the two terms: Home battery storage means you can…
Energy storage
What is energy storage? Both solar and wind turbines can be described as intermittent energy sources. Yes they are renewable (which means they are clean sources of power) but if the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow then…