Solar batteries are the backbone of modern solar PV systems, enabling homeowners and businesses to maximise their use of renewable energy. When your solar panels generate electricity during daylight hours, any surplus energy that isn’t immediately used is sent to your battery storage system. Instead of exporting this excess to the grid, the battery stores it as chemical energy, ready to be converted back into electricity when your property needs it-typically in the evening or during periods of low sunlight.

Perovskite refers to a class of materials that share the same crystal structure as the mineral calcium titanium oxide (CaTiO3). In the context of solar technology, perovskites are typically hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based compounds. These materials are particularly promising for solar cell applications due to their exceptional light absorption, high charge-carrier mobility, and ease of fabrication.

The North West Energy Efficiency Awards 2025 proved to be a landmark event for Atlantic Renewables, as our team was honoured with two significant accolades: “Highly Commended: Regional New Build or Renovation Project of the Year” and “Commended: Regional Small Scale Project (<250K) of the Year”. These recognitions underscore our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality solar PV and battery storage solutions throughout the region, reflecting our expertise and dedication to sustainable energy innovation.

Cheshire has recently launched an innovative group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage, marking a significant milestone in the region’s journey toward affordable and accessible solar energy. This collective approach enables homeowners to join forces, leveraging their combined purchasing power to secure high-quality solar PV systems and battery storage at reduced costs. By pooling demand, residents can benefit from economies of scale, making solar technology more attainable for a wider audience.

The UK government’s Clean Power Action Plan 2030 is a pivotal policy framework aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to clean, renewable energy sources, with solar power playing a central role. As the government pushes to decarbonise the electricity grid and meet ambitious net-zero targets, solar panel grants and funding mechanisms are likely to undergo significant changes. The plan is expected to introduce new incentives and expand existing funding streams to encourage wider adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across residential, commercial, and public sectors.

As the UK accelerates its shift toward renewable energy and electric vehicles, the demand for advanced battery storage solutions is skyrocketing. While lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market for years, their limitations—ranging from resource scarcity to safety and lifespan concerns—are prompting researchers and industry leaders to look for the next breakthrough. This article explores the most promising alternative battery technologies, such as sodium-ion and solid-state batteries, and how they could revolutionise solar PV and grid-scale energy storage for a net-zero future.

The UK’s latest statutory progress report on climate adaptation, released by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) in May 2025, paints a stark picture: despite mounting evidence of climate impacts, the nation’s preparations remain inadequate. The report, which assesses delivery under the Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3), finds that adaptation planning is still piecemeal, disjointed, and critically lacking in effective implementation. This article explores the key findings, sectoral challenges, and urgent recommendations from the CCC’s landmark assessment.

The UK's ambitious net-zero targets are driving rapid growth in the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar PV and battery storage technologies. However, a significant skills gap threatens to undermine these climate goals. As the demand for green technologies accelerates, the workforce needed to design, install, and maintain these systems is struggling to keep pace. This challenge presents both an obstacle and an opportunity for the UK's transition to a sustainable future.

The UK government is currently undertaking a significant consultation on National Policy Statements (NPSs) for energy infrastructure, which represents a critical development for the future of renewable energy projects across the nation. This consultation aims to streamline the planning process for major energy infrastructure, potentially accelerating the deployment of renewable technologies like solar PV systems and battery storage solutions.