Energy Storage Trends
At A Glance… The UK government is aiming for clean power to meet 100% of electricity demand by 2030. Energy storage systems can store excess energy from solar arrays during peak production, ensuring grid stability when the sun isn’t shining. Top 5 Energy Storage Trends in 2025: What UK Solar Businesses Need to Know As […]
Schools With Solar Panels UK
At A Glance… Over in Bradford, the Diocesan Academies Trust is making waves with a plan to fit solar panels across 17 of its schools by April 2025. Down in Peterborough, Thomas Deacon Academy has been harnessing solar power and turning it into a teaching tool. St. Albans High School for Girls school has installed […]
Solar-Powered Device Captures Carbon Dioxide from Air to Make Sustainable Fuel
At A Glance… The circular economy focuses on keeping materials in use for as long as possible. What if the sun—our planet’s most abundant energy source—could not only power our homes but also suck carbon dioxide out of the air and turn it into clean, sustainable fuel? It sounds like something out of a sci-fi […]
Plans For The Largest Solar Farm In The UK
At A Glance… A major solar farm project, anticipated to be one of the largest in the UK, may be established in South Norfolk. The proposed facility to generate up to 900 megawatts of renewable energy. A major solar farm project, anticipated to be one of the largest in the United Kingdom, may be established […]
4 Unique Solar Panel Recycling Processes
At A Glance… Project Solar has installed over 45,000 solar panels and batteries UKSOL is known for its international reach, exporting solar panels to over 40 countries Viridian Solar’s products are designed to integrate seamlessly with roof tiles Solar Panel Recycling Processes The field of solar panel recycling has seen significant innovation in 2024, driven […]
Largest Solar Farms In The UK 2024
Largest Solar Farms In The UK 2024 There are around 1,336 operational solar farms in the UK, according to the latest government data. Solar farms are large areas of land accommodating multiple solar panels in order to generate electricity from the sun on a large scale. These farms offer renewable energy solutions where vast areas […]
The Channel Islands First Solar Farm To Be Complete In 2024
The Channel Island’s £5m Solar Farm The Channel Island’s £5m solar farm is to be complete by the end of 2024. Jersey Electricity (JE) has said it will provide green electricity to 600 – 700 homes. This farm will be located on a 11-acre site where it will accommodate around 7,500 solar panels to distribute […]
Breakthrough Solar Technology Sold Commercially In The US
Oxford PV Achieves Commercial Sale In US A University of Oxford spinoff company called Oxford PV has developed a new solar technology which produces 20% more energy than standard silicon panels. This new product has achieved its first commercial sale in the US, setting to revolutionise the renewable energy landscape in the United States. Their […]
Solar Panels to Lithium Batteries: The Recycling Innovation
Recycling Solar Panels Into Lithium Batteries Recycling solar panels into new products to be reintroduced into the market is essential to diverting waste from landfill. At PV Recycling, we are passionate about sustainability, and the importance of recycling solar panel waste to reduce environmental burden. One innovation includes the recycling of solar panels into lithium […]
Trina Solar’s ‘Fully Recyclable’ 645 W PV Module With 20.7% Efficiency
Fully-Recyclable Module With 20.7% Efficiency Trina Solar claims it has created the world’s-first fully recyclable 645 W PV module with 20.7% efficiency. The Chinese manufacturer recently announced this breakthrough innovation with its self-developed recycling technology, using materials including silicon, silver, aluminium frames, and glass recovered from waste modules. How Does This Work? The panel was […]