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BirdBlocker protects rooftop solar systems against bird nesting hazards
Birds can build nests under rooftop PV panels, which can result in sound pollution or damage to the panels and PV system.
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Tesla adds backup capability to Powerwall for first time
Tesla is launching hardware which adds backup power capabilities to its Powerwall domestic battery storage system for the first time in Europe.
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Sponsored Aesthetics growing in appeal for rooftop solar
Rooftop solar is in demand as homeowners seek to boost energy performance and reduce their carbon footprint. As Schweizer’s sales manager for UK and Ireland Martyn Johnson reports, aesthetic appeal is becoming a big driver.
Mercedes-Benz Energy becomes latest entrant to UK home storage market
Mercedes-Benz Energy has begun exporting its home energy storage systems to the UK as part of a wider international push into new markets outside of Germany.
Tesla and SolarCity unveil BIPV solar system to rival conventional roofing
Tesla and SolarCity have unveiled the much-anticipated Solar Roof system, a building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) residential system comprised of a range of different tile formats, colours and coatings to replicate common conventional tile formats.
SEUK: CCL to launch first own-developed hybrid storage product
CCL Components has developed its first product in time for Clean Energy Live, which will see the distributor launch the Powerplus portable hybrid power system for the off-grid energy market.
Solarwatt signs up Wind & Sun as ‘important’ distribution partner
Solarwatt has continued its push into the UK market by appointing Wind & Sun as its distribution partner, which will offer Solarwatt’s advanced renewable-energy generation and management systems to installers across the country.
Sponsored How could you hide your solar thermal panel system?
The latest architectural trends show how the UK construction sector tries to minimise the negative environmental impact of buildings.
First grid scale Tesla Powerpack install in Europe completed in the UK
The first grid scale installation of the Tesla Powerpack system in Europe has been completed in the UK by Camborne Energy Storage and is already providing ancillary services to the National Grid.
Sponsored Best practices for solar system design and maintenance
DuPont, an industry leader in high-performance materials for photovoltaic panels, shares best practices for solar array design, component selection and long-term maintenance.
Chubb targets UK solar farms with new insurance product
Insurance giant Chubb is to bolster its UK-facing clean tech portfolio by launching a new product aimed at owners of solar plants.
Lark Energy nets patent for ‘revolutionary’ new solar thermal technology
Lark Energy has secured a UK patent for a new renewable solar thermal technology to create steam for industrial processes.
Moixa sets sights on £20 million investment to fund expansion
Moixa Technology is hoping to raise up to £20 million by the end of the year to fund its expansion into Europe, and has recently gained investment from three big beasts from the UK energy sector.
Sonnen makes a play for commercial sector with new battery storage product
German energy storage firm sonnen has set its sights on C&I customers with the launch of a new battery storage product geared entirely at commercial and industrial installations.
SOLARWATT in search of premium installers
SOLARWATT is in search of a number of premium installer partners across the UK as it prepare its entry into the market later this year.
SOLARWATT makes play for UK solar storage market
German manufacturer SOLARWATT has begun to develop a partnership network as it prepares to bring its product offering to the UK.