Solar + Battery – a perfect pairing at Old Oak Farm
Nestled in the picturesque Somerset countryside, Old Oak Farm is a boutique, award-winning wedding and event venue.
Smart Ease Chief Commercial Officer, Stefanie Di Trocchio, on leadership, industry challenges and being a woman in the renewables space
In 2023, women accounted for 38% of the workforce in the renewable energy industry, but only 13% held senior roles.
Navigating the commercial decarbonisation market in 2025
Provisional data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) shows that 1.2 GW of solar was installed in 2024, the fifth-largest volume on record – but a decline from the 1.4 GW installed in 2023.
How to bundle different types of energy-efficiency equipment
Product bundling is a marketing strategy combining multiple products or services in a single package, often for a discounted price or another benefit.
Solar & Storage Live 2024 recap: Key insights & actions for installers
Another successful Solar & Storage Live under our belt, and the whole team agrees: it was the best one yet!
Heat pumps 101
According to the latest MSC data, there was a record-breaking 27,000 certified heat pump installations in the UK in the first half of 2024 – a 45% leap from the same period last year. So what is a heat pump? And why are they becoming so popular for business owners?
Installing a commercial solar system on a rental property
A common complaint we hear from business owners is “I want to install solar and start saving on electricity, but I can’t because I’m only renting.” But contrary to popular belief, renting your business premises is not a barrier to installing solar.
Would a solar PPA suit your business?
A solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a long-term electricity supply agreement that enables you to install a solar system on your business premises – without any capital outlay or ongoing system maintenance.
Top takeouts from Solar & Storage LIVE 2023
Solar & Storage LIVE gave us loads to think about this year. The UK commercial-solar industry is buzzing, but it's also changing.
3 steps for talking to your customers about interest rates
Helping your customers understand what’s happening with interest rates and how it might affect them may mean the difference between closing a sale and having it fall flat.