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We are often asked questions about Solar power, how it works, is it suitable for certain buildings. etc.. so we wanted to answer those questions and offer our expertise and experience to allow you to make your own decisions about adopting Solar energy for your business. Why should I install commercial solar panels? Solar power […]
Continue ReadingA draft proposal from National Grid proposes making payments of up to £5mln this winter to factories that cut production if the gas crisis worsens due to the war in Ukraine, the Telegraph reported National Grid PLC (LSE:NG.) has warned of a three-year energy crisis as an emergency effort is launched to reduce factory power consumption, […]
Continue ReadingThis warning raises the prospect of continued rationing, as Total boss says, Europe has to plan for a future without Russian supplies! Gas shortages across Europe are likely to last for several winters to come, the chief executive of Shell has said, raising the prospect of continued energy rationing as governments across the continent push to develop […]
Continue ReadingSolar Inverters, the brains of the operation! A solar inverter is a component in your solar panel system which changes the direct current (DC) electricity captured by the solar panels, into alternating current (AC). AC current is the standard flow of electricity required to power your business’ machinery and appliances and connect to the National Grid. […]
Continue ReadingA question that we get asked on a regular basis is, Do Solar Panels need cleaning? Well, the answer is, it depends… Different sites, in differing locations, have different requirements. monitoring your arrays generation is the first step in understanding what’s happening, alongside frequent visual inspections of the system to help determine if Solar panel […]
Continue ReadingThere are multiple benefits to Solar for business, here are just a few: First Solar for business generates robust financial returns. This is because producing power on-site is much more affordable than buying it from the grid. Current government policy ‘super deduction tax’ also means, for example, that companies can reduce their tax liabilities for […]
Continue ReadingThorlux Lighting became the latest innovator to choose Ineco Energy to assist in its mission to significantly reduce its carbon emissions at their production facility. The installation of 909 solar panels at Thorlux Lighting on the roof of the professional lighting factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, is expected to reduce carbon emissions by over 1,500 tonnes […]
Continue ReadingCan you claim ‘super deduction’ tax of 130% for solar panels? No, unfortunately not! However, you are able to claim the Special First Year Allowance of 50% When a business can claim the special rate first-year allowance On 1 December 2021, Bravo Ltd spends £10,000 on a solar panel for: installation at its business premises […]
Continue ReadingAfter three years of operation, Thorlux Lighting Solar PV system continues to perform as expected and has generated over 620MWh of electricity. The site uses over 99% of all solar-generated electricity. Increases in the grid-supplied cost of electricity, mean that the financial benefits of Thorlux Lighting’s Solar will significantly exceed the original business case. Thorlux […]
Continue ReadingHighest Temperatures on Record In May shatters records in Southern and Central Europe A brutal blast of record-breaking heat has spread over southern and central Europe, shattering May records from Portugal to Germany. Some of the most extreme heat is focusing in Portugal, Spain, and France. The record-setting temperatures are occurring at the same […]
Continue Reading40GW by 2030, is it possible? The UK has a legally binding target to deliver a net-zero economy by 2050. As part of this, the adoption of the Sixth Carbon Budget put into law the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in the world, committing the country to an interim goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions […]
Continue ReadingCarbon neutral definition Companies, processes, and products become carbon neutral when they calculate their carbon emissions and compensate for what they have produced via carbon offsetting projects. Offsetting carbon emissions, in addition to avoidance and reduction, is an important step in holistic climate action. Greenhouse gases such as CO2 disperse uniformly in the atmosphere, this […]
Continue ReadingFAQs for the installation and management of commercial solar projects Q) We don’t own our building. Can we still put solar on the roof? A) Yes. Establishing a roof-lease agreement with the landlord means you will be able to use the roof for a solar installation. The same framework can be used for other sitting […]
Continue ReadingRenewable energy has seen an incredible rise in popularity over the past decade. 90% of the world’s countries are now signed up to the Paris Agreement – a global agreement to combat climate change, by intensifying the efforts and actions needed for a low-carbon future. This has caused a huge increase in policies aimed at reducing […]
Continue ReadingYes! Solar panels work well everywhere in the UK. Solar panels don’t need direct sunlight to operate, and they produce power all year round. Solar PV is an effective technology around the country. Over a million homes, businesses, and landowners have installed solar panels over the past decade, which are providing electricity directly to residential […]
Continue ReadingSolar is a popular commercial power generation technology for several reasons: It is affordable. Solar panel costs have declined by as much as 60% since 2010, and the payback period on a commercial solar project can be less than five years. The system then effectively produces free electricity for a further 25 years or more, […]
Continue ReadingIf you are looking for ways to reduce your carbon emissions, reduce your energy costs and gain energy independence you may be contemplating renewable energy solutions for your business. Many rooftops are perfectly suited to installing Solar panels, here are 5 signs that yours may also be suitable: 1) Your business has available space As […]
Continue Reading• Coventry City Council and solar partner, Ineco Energy Limited, have this week begun installing 2.1 MWp of rooftop solar across 41 Coventry City Council public buildings.• Phase 1 which is funded by Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grants, will install solar PV at six Coventry schools before the new term as well as Coventry […]
Continue ReadingKickstarter, Blu, recently joined the Marketing team. In this blog, she explains why she is so proud to be working within the renewable energy industry. When the world was launched into lockdown at the beginning of 2020, bringing all human activity to a standstill, not only did the number of Covid cases drop significantly, but […]
Continue ReadingRenewable energy for businesses: How to save money whilst doing your bit for the planet The seriousness of the climate crisis is accelerating. This is encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable business strategies and climate-related targets to reduce their carbon footprint. The transition to Net Zero is inevitable, and businesses are pivotal to delivering this. Installing renewable energy for businesses is one of […]
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