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The Future of Renewable Energy: What New Government Pledges Mean for You

The UK renewable energy landscape is set to evolve under a wave of new initiatives, with the recently elected Labour government making ambitious pledges aimed at energy independence, job creation, and net-zero goals by 2030. With a strong focus on clean power, consumer protection, and innovation in renewable technology, these measures promise benefits to both […]

Integrating Smart Home Technology with Solar Panels

The evolution of homes into energy-efficient hubs is the next step in smart sustainable living, with tech-savvy homeowners seeking to reduce their carbon footprint while maximising convenience and efficiency, integrating solar panels with smart home technology is a powerful trend. The premise is simple: capture the sun’s energy and leverage smart appliances to use this […]

Green Energy for Businesses: Benefits of Commercial Solar Installation

Introduction to Commercial Solar Installation Commercial solar panels can be beneficial regardless of whether your company is large or small. Most businesses are active in the daytime, which means they are the perfect candidates for utilising solar panels and enjoying the cost savings that come with them. Commercial solar panel installation can bring many benefits […]

Hybrid Solar Systems: Combining the best of Solar and Batteries

If you’re interested in going solar, it’s important to know about the options available to you, especially because new developments mean there is better technology on the market than ever before. One compelling option is a hybrid solar system, which is tied to a grid but also has special hybrid inverters and battery combinations that […]

Maximising Solar Efficiency: Tips For Your PV System

If you have installed or are considering purchasing a solar PV system, you need to know how to maximize its efficiency. We have prepared a mini guide for you. The simple tips and tricks in the guide will help you get the most out of your solar panels. Things WE can do to make sure […]

14 Key Facts About Solar Energy From 2023

With more than 1 million UK homes now having installed solar panels, the Independent Advisor has researched and launched a new guide around the 14 key facts about solar panels and the solar industry in 2023, highlighting the main UK usage insights as well as answering the common questions about it. As the UK aims […]

Solar Panels in Farms and Agriculture

Rising costs of electricity are adding to the escalating overheads faced by UK farmers which affect profitability. Farm buildings can provide large, uncomplicated roof spaces which are ideal for installing solar PV, helping farmers to reduce their energy bills significantly. Agricultural solar panels can benefit refrigeration warehouses, grain stores, dairy units and chicken housing. They […]

10 Facts About Solar Energy: Creating a Sustainable Future

As climate change concerns escalate, the spotlight on sustainable energy solutions intensifies, making solar power a pivotal player in the quest for a greener future. Whether it’s for residential or commercial use, solar energy is making significant strides. Here are 10 facts about solar energy based on recent developments and trends. The Facts 1. Record-Breaking […]

How Solar Panels in Herefordshire Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint & Energy Bills

The Greener Footprints campaign, is driven by the community for the community to help Herefordshire to be net zero by 2030. In the UK, energy comes from a number of sources. Currently, most energy is derived from fossil fuels. To meet net zero we will need to move away from using coal and oil and […]

The Future of Renewable Energy: Solar PV Trends in 2023

Despite Rishi Sunak’s net zero target rollbacks, small-scale UK solar installations are on course to break an all-time record in 2023. The UK has installed more solar power systems in 2023 than in all of 2022, according to data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), which accredits PV, wind and micro-CHP installations up to 50kW. […]