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
Solar PV
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.
More Solar PV
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.
Further Reading
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.
Product
Relay innovation enhances solar PV inverter performance
Steve Drumm of Omron Electronic Components Europe discusses the benefits of innovation in relay manufacturing.
Feature
Latest developments in solar PV: which are the game changers?
Solar power is quickly becoming one of the most rapidly expanding and exciting renewable energy technologies.
Case Study
Realising savings with a solar storage combination
A case study from Future Ready Homes, which helps householders improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Feature
Solar & storage: a customer perspective
Liz Rolf, the owner of a well-insulated eco house with solar PV, tells us about her journey with solar.
Product
Interlocking solar revolutionising installation
A simple UK manufactured solar system is revolutionising the in-roof industry.
News
Recom Technologies launches UK solar PV operations
Solar manufacturer Recom Technologies launches its range of solar PV in the UK.