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Installation To Resume For Low Carbon Energy
Posted on 26th Jun 2020 by Michael CainLancashire-based Low Carbon Energy are gearing up to carry out their first installation since lockdown commenced. The leading multi-service renewable energy company hasn’t slowed down during these uncertain times. Instead the business has been powering through, perfecting existing projects prior to installation resuming. Coach House, one of the largest and most trusted trade-only names in […]
Will Covid-19 cause UK coal power to finally go up in smoke?
Posted on 18th Jun 2020 by Ged EnnisAs far as day to day life is concerned, we almost certainly don’t need to tell you about the impacts of the coronavirus crisis. Only the remotest corners of the planet have remained untouched by Covid-19, and billions of people remain in lockdown across continents like Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. It’s not just […]
How businesses can adapt themselves to a post Covid-19 world
Posted on 12th May 2020 by Ged EnnisOur priorities as consumers are changing, and some have been accelerated by Covid-19. The national lockdown means that we’re re-examining our consumption; of power, of food, and other essentials. We’re re-evaluating what’s important, including how we live and the impact we make on the planet. While recycling initiatives and emissions aren’t always headline stories right […]
Positive solar industry news to brighten a very dark time
Posted on 14th Apr 2020 by Ged EnnisIt’s only April, and already 2020 has been a year of unprecedented change. There are very few places left on Earth which haven’t been touched by the Covid-19 crisis, and life here in the UK has changed unrecognisably. It’s possible, even likely, that things may never be quite the same again. Millions of us were […]
Why renewable energy is more important than ever in 2020
Posted on 28th Jan 2020 by Ged EnnisRenewable energy has always been a valuable opportunity for UK businesses, but 2020 marks the start of a whole new era. For this year and beyond, changing public attitudes and governmental initiatives will have a significant effect on the renewable energy sector. Commercial solar panels in particular are set to ben more beneficial for businesses […]
2019 was the UK’s best ever year for renewable energy
Posted on 21st Jan 2020 by Ged EnnisRenewable energy outpaced fossil fuels for 137 days in 2019, a record number that’s made 2019 the greenest year ever for the UK’s energy sector. This is a truly fantastic achievement, made all the more remarkable when you consider that as recently as 1990, 75% of the UK’s electricity was fuelled by burning coal. Fast […]
UK government to introduce Smart Export Guarantee by 2020
Posted on 9th Dec 2019 by Ged EnnisThe Smart Export guarantee is a relatively recent initiative – the most significant announcement of its launch was only in June of this year. However, while it technically only applies to energy suppliers, it’s caught the attention of customers too – and with good reason! If you’ve already heard a bit about the Smart Export […]
How many solar panels does my business need?
Posted on 29th Oct 2019 by Ged EnnisIt’s a question our experts often get asked here at the Low Carbon Energy company, and to be honest the answer varies, depending on a couple of different factors which are specific to your business. While you’ll probably find it difficult to get any exact answers without a detailed consultation with an expert, it can […]
What affects the cost of solar panels in the UK?
Posted on 19th Aug 2019 by Ged EnnisThe cost of solar panels always has been – and probably always will be – one of the most influential factors for businesses deciding whether or not to buy them. However, it’s worth noting that the price of them has actually plummeted in recent years, and now they’re even more affordable than they used to […]
UK record as wind and solar overtakes fossil fuels
Posted on 31st Jul 2019 by Ged EnnisAmongst the ever-increasing concerns about climate – concerns which have only been intensified by the recent heatwave – the subjects surrounding clean energy are becoming more significant than ever here in the UK. And although we still have some way to go, happily we’ve not been without our milestones. Here’s one of the most recent; […]
