News
NPIF II invests in Northumberland electrical firm
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in Northumberland, with a five-figure loan to electrical contracting firm LBM Group (NE) Ltd (LBM).
Solar PV
Feature
The growing significance of solar PV checks
The role for dedicated meters in maintaining safety standards.
News
GTEC launches further training for solar PV installers
GTEC enhances training for solar PV installers.
Product
Measuring short circuit loop impedance at solar photovoltaic farms and power plants
Rob Barker of Power Quality Expert Ltd considers the vital role a new product has to play in protecting against electric shock in high voltage solar networks.
More Solar PV
News
Looking to move into solar PV installation?
The HIES webinar for installers takes place on Monday, June 3.
News
UK reaches new solar PV milestone
Latest figures from the MCS dashboard show a new milestone has been achieved in the number of solar PV installations in the UK.
Feature
Solar PV: where we are now and what lies ahead
Almost a year since its inception, we’re all eagerly awaiting the final report of the Solar Taskforce
Opinion
Derek Hettenbach: life as an independent solar consultant
Derek Hattenbach is an independent solar consultant based in Banbury and shares his journey, experience, and offers advice to REI readers.
Opinion
Solar PV: An industry insight
Jamie Vaux of Midsummer Energy shares his view of the current solar PV market.
Feature
The value of energy monitoring systems for solar PV
Rob Barker of Power Quality Expert Ltd discusses solar PV energy monitoring.
Further Reading
Interview
Install as much as you can: a solar case study
Richard Fuell of Aniron Renewables shares insights gathered installing solar panels on his own home.
News
Solar farms can become ‘havens for biodiversity’
A new report has been released titled Solar Habitat 2024: Ecological Trends on Solar Farms in the UK.
News
Research reveals UK regions with the most household solar installations
New research which analyses the number of solar panels across the UK has revealed that nine of the top ten regions with the most household installations are in Wales or Scotland.
News
Naked Energy signs US manufacturing deal amid stateside solar boom
British solar heat innovator Naked Energy has signed a deal to manufacture its products in the US amid a stateside boom in solar energy investment.
Product
New RECOM PV module offers 30 year warranty and low lifetime cost
The Lion HJT 450Wp is a sustainable, efficient, and reliable energy solution.
Product
New insulation resistance testers deliver accuracy and speed in solar PV applications
Portable testers offer fast, accurate and reliable testing to 2500 V.
Feature
The role of the Smart Export Guarantee four years on
Introduced to the domestic PV market in January 2020, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is about to enter its fourth year.
Opinion
Solar panels set to be standard but mandates needed
Future Homes Standard consultation is a 'welcome step towards a truly solar nation'.
Special Report
Clause 5.8: has Octopus really removed the solar certification requirement
A consumer shares his own experience of trying to take advantage of Octopus’ export tariff through the new clause 5.8.
Product
OFGEM ECO approval for UKSOL solar module
OFGEM’S approval of the UKSOL optimised solar PV module allows installers to claim extra ECO4 funding.