Solar Energy Systems
Is a photovoltaic system safe when lighting fireworks?
Is your photovoltaic system safe during Bonfire Night? Learn about how fireworks can damage solar panels and how to protect your commercial system.
Is your photovoltaic system safe during Bonfire Night? Learn about how fireworks can damage solar panels and how to protect your commercial system.
Battery storage varies by commercial site, so we conduct a site survey to assess several supporting factors. The correct amount of Solar power storage is always site-specific, and your battery storage capacity depends on your site’s average daily surplus solar generation (kWh) and your out-of-hours demand.
Yes, you’ve heard it here: commercial EV charger installations in the UK require either a post-installation notification or a formal pre-approval application from your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO), depending on the total electrical load and capacity of your site.
Energy shocks are sudden events that cause significant changes in the availability or cost of energy. They are caused by geopolitical conflict, disruption to energy supplies, changes in global demand or sharp movements in fossil fuel prices.
Are plug-in solar panels in the UK worth it in 2026? Yes, for households it’s a brand-new way to generate electricity without installing a traditional rooftop solar PV system, and from the 27th of August 2026, compliant plug-in solar systems with an AC output of up to 800W can be legally used in Great Britain, giving renters or homeowners a suitable way to generate renewable energy.
El Nino could indirectly affect business electricity costs from the grid by influencing UK weather patterns, which can change electricity demand, renewable generation, and the wider balance between supply and demand.
UK inflation has reached 2.9%, but what does the rising inflation mean for business electricity costs. With autumn and winter approaching, businesses are once again facing uncertainty around energy costs and looking for practical ways to reduce their electricity expenditure and become less reliant on the grid.
At Excel Energy we provide a glint and glare assessment for solar PV developments, including agricultural solar systems, roof-mounted panels and solar car ports. In addition, we assess reflective building facades such as glazed surfaces and metal cladding.
You can verify a renewable energy installer’s mcs certified credentials by using the MCS ‘Find an Installer’ tool, checking the MCS installation database, or calling the MCS customer support helpdesk.
The innovation of agriculture is continuing to evolve, with Round 2 of the Farming Futures Automation and Robotics Competition now open for applications. The £20 million competition, delivered as part of the Farming Innovation Programme, will support projects developing advanced automation and robotic technologies designed to help farmers improve operational productivity, resource efficiency and the delivery of agricultural processes.