Solar PV
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 […]
Do solar panels still work in winter?
Posted on 17th Dec 2019 by Ged EnnisIn a word – yes. We recognise that you might be after a bit more detail than that, though, so we’ll go into it here. After all, our British winter times are hardly the envy of the world, and most of us resign ourselves to months on end of rubbish weather. If you’ve taken the […]
5 top tips to save on your business energy bills this winter
Posted on 21st Nov 2019 by Ged EnnisIt’s no secret that winter can be a little hard on the wallet when it comes to energy bills, and nobody knows that better than business owners. Businesses have bigger surface areas to keep lit, and more people to keep comfortable during the chilly darker months, and means you can soon find yourself spending increasingly […]
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’s involved in a solar panel installation?
Posted on 19th Sep 2019 by Ged EnnisWe’ve been installing solar panel systems for over 25 years now and counting here at Low Carbon Energy, working across a wide variety of sectors and industries. Our specialists have installed commercial solar panels, as well as those for retail and educational sectors – just to name a few! The process of solar panel installation […]
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; […]
Do solar panels still work on cloudy days?
Posted on 22nd Jul 2019 by Ged EnnisIn short: yes. It’s a question that our expert regularly field here at Low Carbon Energy, and it’s an equally pressing question for businesses and private homeowners alike. After all, if you’ve invested a considerable amount into a domestic or commercial solar panel system, you won’t want it to be constantly hampered by cloud cover, […]
Low Carbon are finalists for multiple business awards
Posted on 13th Jun 2019 by Ged EnnisLow Carbon Energy prides itself on a long history of delivering quality solar panel solutions in the UK, and has now become a frontrunner for several prestigious awards in Burnley and the wider Lancashire area. Specifically, Low Carbon is in the running for both Small Business of the Year and Green Business of the year […]
How do solar panels work?
Posted on 30th May 2019 by Ged EnnisSolar panels are among the greenest forms of energy generation for both domestic and commercial properties, so it’s no surprise that they’re becoming continually popular amongst both the private and commercial sectors. But while the advantages of this technology are generally very well known, not everyone is quite so clear on exactly how they work. […]
New wavy solar cells could revolutionise efficiency
Posted on 13th May 2019 by Ged EnnisAs one of the world’s most widely-used renewable technologies, solar cell technology is evolving all the time. Most recently, researchers have come up with a new invention around solar power technology with the creation of what is being referred to as wavy solar cell, in reference to intentionally curvy cells that don’t conform to the […]
