Commercial & Residential Solar

British Gas has unveiled four new energy efficiency services, with solar and battery installations a core pillar for the new business unit.

Pan-European residential solar marketplace, Otovo, has launched in the UK, and promises to grant UK customers an online toolbox to switch to solar, and save 49% on their energy bills.

Solarsense has reported a 400% increase in the number of commercial enquiries it has had for solar installations from the manufacturing sector in 2022.

Octopus Energy has launched a brand new tariff for customers with solar, a battery and an electric vehicle at home.

UK-based roof-integrated solar manufacturer, Viridian Solar, has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its Clearline roof-integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. In doing so, the company has said it is the first manufacturer to have its crystalline solar modules certified to a globally recognised standard.

Energy supplier Good Energy is launching a new smart export product for its Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) customers.

Build Solar Ltd – a spin-out from Exeter University – is one of the winners of the latest £19 million funding round from the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF).

Following a 12 month trial, McBurney Transport Group have announced that it will fit the roofs of all new refrigerated trailers with 50W solar panels provided by business management consultant, Genie Insights, to charge fridge batteries as well as prevent battery related breakdowns and costs.

MCS have issued a last call for businesses wishing to claim a £1,000 grant through the Solar Skills London project ahead of 31 March 2023.

Worcestershire City Council has launched a new group-buying scheme to help its residents, community buildings and small/medium sized businesses invest in solar panels and battery storage.