Category: Solar PV and Battery Storage

Powering a Greener Future

February 03, 2025 by Greg Bishop

How Solar Panels Can Reduce Your Business’s Carbon Footprint In today’s society, sustainability is more than just a slogan; it is a responsibility. Businesses of all sizes understand the need of lowering their carbon footprint, and solar panels are leading the way in this green revolution. By investing in renewable energy solutions such as those Continue Reading

Tesla Powerwall 3 – NGRE Customer Thrilled with “Sexy” Battery Storage System

December 10, 2024 by Greg Bishop

NGRE has just completed our first installation of the new Tesla Powerwall 3, and customer James Weedon is thrilled. The state-of-the-art battery storage system was only released in the UK earlier this year and features a number of market-leading features, plus improvements over its predecessor, and also boasts a sleek, compact look. Mr Weedon’s hybrid Continue Reading

Act now to avoid Energy Price Pain with Solar PV and Battery Storage – NGRE urges

September 24, 2024 by Greg Bishop

NGRE is urging householders to invest in solar and battery storage technology following the announcement of more energy price pain this winter. Gas and electricity prices will rise by 10% in England, Scotland and Wales from October, with prices predicted to rise another 3% in January, owing to rising wholesale costs paid by suppliers. This Continue Reading

NGRE SOS: Children’s Charity Slashes Energy Costs with Help from Greg and team

July 08, 2024 by Greg Bishop

£15,000 Solar PV System Installed Free of Charge Move over DIY SOS’s Nick Knowles and Billy Byrne. NGRE SOS’s very own Greg Bishop and team recently came to the rescue of a children’s charity that was struggling with spiralling energy costs. Earlier this year, NGRE was approached by Little Miracles, a UK charity that supports Continue Reading

Early PV Adopters to Benefit from next “Big Thing” in Battery Energy Storage Systems

June 17, 2024 by Greg Bishop

NGRE Offers 30-day Free Trial More good news for those looking to retrofit battery storage to their existing solar systems this month, as NGRE partners with EcoFlow to bring a revolutionary new product to customers. NGRE was thrilled to see the Government’s decision to cut VAT on retrofit battery energy storage systems (BESS) to 0% Continue Reading

Massive Vote from MPs in Favour of Mandatory Solar Panels for New Builds

March 27, 2024 by Greg Bishop

NGRE is optimistic the Government will make the right decision on crucial upcoming house building legislation following a survey of MPs in which a massive 8 in 10 said they support making solar panels mandatory for all new-build homes. The survey conducted by YouGov on behalf the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Foundation, showed 79% of Continue Reading

Battery Energy Storage Just Got a Lot Cheaper!

March 08, 2024 by Greg Bishop

0% VAT Now on Domestic Battery Storage Systems NGRE is urging homeowners interested in battery energy storage systems to strike now following the recent scrapping of VAT by the UK Government. All domestic Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are now zero-rated for VAT, slashing the cost of the technology by a massive 20%. But homeowners Continue Reading

Present to Businesses and Homeowners with Solar Ambitions as Planning Rules Relaxed

March 01, 2024 by Greg Bishop

NGRE notes with interest news from the Government that planning rules are being relaxed, meaning that some businesses and homes will be able to install rooftop solar panels more easily.  The changes, which came into force in November, are to Permitted Development Rights rules and will mean more will be able to install solar panels Continue Reading

“Dragon Tamer” Uses Whole House Back-up System to Protect Seadragons from Devastating Power Cuts

February 13, 2024 by Greg Bishop

An ultra-dedicated and passionate aquarium hobbyist has invested in a whole house battery back-up system, one of the first in the UK, to protect her precious seadragons in the event of a power cut. Deborah Corker, known in the world of marine aquarium hobbyists, as the Dragon Tamer, suffered a devastating power cut a few Continue Reading