Category: Solar PV and Battery Storage

Solar Battery Storage: Do You Need One?

July 05, 2025 by Greg Bishop

What happens to all that splendid solar energy once the sun disappears? You have probably come across the term “solar battery storage” if you already have or are thinking of having solar panels. It sounds technical and perhaps optional. But is it really? Let’s cut through the jargon and see if a solar battery is Continue Reading

How to Know if Your Property Is Suitable for Solar Panels

May 21, 2025 by Greg Bishop

Switching to solar power is one of the best ways to cut energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. However not every property is automatically a perfect match for solar panels. At Next Generation Renewable Energy (NGRE) we carry out full assessments to help you decide if your home or business is ready to harness Continue Reading

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

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