Solar installations to reach record high this year
New Solar Photovoltaic installations are set to reach a record high this year, driven by improving markets in Europe and Northern America and fast growth in India and Vietnam. Low auction prices are also expected to help boost new Solar Photovoltaic capacity by the end of this year to 114.5 gigawatts (GW), 17.5% higher than […]
Solar generation increases 18% on Q2 2018, reaching over 4TWh
Solar generation increased by 18% in the second quarter of this year as renewables overtook nuclear, new data from EnAppSys reveals. Solar in Great Britain generated 4.42TWh in Q2 2019, making up 6.3% of total generation. This is an increase of 18% on Q2 2018. Across Europe, solar generated 40.5TWh, an 8% decrease from the […]
Renewable Energy Will Be Equal Or Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels By 2020
The cost of renewable energy sources like wind and solar continue to fall drastically, and it was only a matter of time before they were cheaper than fossil fuels. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) believes that’ll happen by 2020 based on their new report. Prices could be as low as three pence per kilowatt-hour for […]
UK to use more electricity from renewables than coal for first time in 2019
May 28th 2019 saw the 11th consecutive day of non-coal powered energy generation in the UK (minus Northern Ireland) as we had gone more than 260 hours without coal-fired generation. In fact, May became a “record-setting” month for low-carbon production with more than 600 hours – around 25 days – of coal-free power generation. The […]
What would you spend with an extra £650 a year?
Our domestic customers usually save from £13,000-£19,000 over the next 20 years, that works out to be £650-£950 a year. These are just estimates as there are a lot of factors which can result in you saving even more or less: Usage per year – The more you use the more you will save Current […]
New laws to guarantee payment for solar homes providing excess electricity
Fee will not be added to consumer bills as part of the UK’s transition to a subsidy-free, cleaner and greener energy system under Smart Export Guarantee current tariffs and SEG payments to boost renewables sector as UK aims to become a net zero emissions economy – a key part of our modern Industrial Strategy New solar homes […]
New Partnership With Ideal4Finance
We are proud to announce our new partnership with Ideal4Finance. They work with a number of lenders in order to deliver the best possible finance options for you. Simple Application process Applying online takes only a few minutes Competitive Rates Our range of reputable lenders offer competitive rates with high acceptance rates Rapid response time […]
Energy Efficiency Awards 2019
Energy Gain UK were nominated for three prestigious Regional Energy Efficiency Awards at the 2019 event. As a result of their hard work and dedication to the industry, Energy Gain UK claimed first price in one category and were commended for a further two projects.
Green Buildings To Save The Environment and Costs
The recent “climate rebellion” demonstrations in central London have highlighted the need to tackle climate breakdown and was a call for the UK government to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2025. The government’s response to date has been woeful, so it is up to contractors and construction companies to take the lead on reducing […]
Are You Meeting the Climate Change Challenge?
The launch of the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment in 2018 sent a strong signal that we must incorporate: green design, green construction methods and green operations within the built environment. This will reduce energy wastage and reliance on fossil fuels that are causing irreversible damage to our planet. Achieving these […]
