Solar Power First

As the solar industry continues to become more established, one area that is now becoming an increasing consideration is that of recycling. Whether it is homeowners who joined the solar revolution 15 to 20 years ago and now need their panels replaced, or large-scale projects who are replacing their solar panels and solar battery storage for the latest technology, solar recycling is now a key provision. A recent report from Infiniti Research Limited has been monitoring the solar panel recycling market and found that it is poised to grow by around £180m over the next five years, growing at around 28% compound annual growth rate during the forecast period.  The report on the solar panel recycling market provides a holistic analysis on market size and forecasts, key trends, growth drivers and challenges, including a supplier analysis covering around 25 suppliers. One of its main conclusions is that the solar recycling market is being driven by the growth in solar PV panel installation...

Tesla has been a popular option in the solar world since its first forays into the industry. Obviously they came in with a lot of fanfare, not least due to the profile of their founder Elon Musk, but it seems for the most part they have really followed through with the quality and reliability of their products. With this success at play, they have recently increased the price of the Powerwall, their signature home battery pack, due to the fact that it is still in huge demand. In addition to Tesla’s strong reputation, there appear to be a few key factors at work presently that are adding to the demand for home solar storage. One key reason is that electric grids across the US are having their stability challenged by heatwaves, in some cases leading to power blackouts such as in California. An increasing number of homeowners are going with home battery packs in order to ensure they can access backup power. This increased demand has led Tesla to prioritise Powerwall installations as part ...

Solar panel suppliers in the UK have become more popular over the last 10 years as more and more people look to take control of their energy supply and lower their electricity bills.  The cost of solar panels and solar battery storage in the past might have seemed too much to many people, but these days there are plenty of households looking for more information about solar panel suppliers in order to make the right choice for their home energy requirements. Whether you are buying a home for the first time, looking to develop a property and add value to the sale price, a growing family looking to cut household bills, or secure a renewable energy source for future retirement, it is worth considering a purchase from solar panel suppliers. When it comes to finding the best solar deal, you should consider a few key factors, namely: Track Record It is always best to look at the reviews for any supplier you can consider to get a feel for how they have been rated. A testimonial section o...

Solar energy generation works with the technology of utilising photovoltaic (PV) cells within solar panels to take in the sun’s rays – which are there during daylight whether it feels sunny or not – converting sunlight directly into electricity.  The solar energy generated by the solar panels can be used directly towards powering your home during the daylight hours. That said, once the sun has gone down at night you’ll obviously no longer have access to new electricity being created if all you have is solar panels. That’s where the addition of a solar battery as part of the installation is a key consideration. But does every solar supplier offer this option? Do Many Solar Panel Suppliers Offer Battery Storage? From our research, not many solar panel suppliers in the UK offer combined solar panel and solar battery storage. This is not ideal, as for anyone who wants control over the carbon footprint of your home, reducing your reliance on traditional electricity suppliers and lowerin...