The Renewables Podcast

Mark, Sam and Ben continue the chat around the energy market, options for heating and cooling homes/business of the UK and how things are going for all 3 in their respective businesses. Register for installershow 2025 https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/is-marka Massive thanks to Ben for coming along to chat with us! Dont forget to Subscribe to the channel!

Mark, Sam and Ben from EVO renewables discuss the solar and battery storage market place along with Bens journey into Renewables via a meeting the Queen and Ken Dodd, yes you read that right! We cover a lot of ground on this from energy markets to heat pumps and even air conditioning. Huge thanks to Ben for coming along to chat with us.

We get into the regulations and rules regarding DC distribution on PV systems. Using our views and experiences as installers and designers. But we want to know what others think about the new innovation from  @Doncaster_Cables  . Do you think it can be buried direct? Does it need the armours earthing? Can we blend ADS and other protective measures. Should we mix AC system earths into DC distributi...

We have some exciting news for the renewables podcast in 2025 with stand space at Installershow 2025 and using show revenue to help fund the electrical industries charity. You can find out about both below! https://electricalcharity.org/ https://www.installershow.com/

Episode two with Luke Gonzales helping explain the challenges of in roof and on roof solar PV alongside wider safety of battery storage and EV. We get into part B of the building regulations and who is looking at these issues on behalf of installers. A really interesting look at a new topic on the podcast. You can find Luke on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-gonzales-miet-engtech-ac...

Luke Gonzales helps explain the challenges of in roof and on roof solar PV alongside wider safety of battery storage and EV. We get into part B of the building regulations and who is looking at these issues on behalf of installers. A really interesting look at a new topic on the podcast. You can find Luke on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-gonzales-miet-engtech-acibse-aifiree-741271...

Part two of the podcast gets into enforcement, reporting of poor installations, accountability, how standards are built, MCS charity, rival systems/standards, consumer protection, consumer feedback, working with contractors and so much more. We tried to ask all the questions we know installers and consumer have in a fair, open and honest discussion with Ian. Who was prepared to talk about ANYTHING...

This two part podcast gets into enforcement, reporting of poor installations, accountability, how standards are built, MCS charity, rival systems/standards, consumer protection, consumer feedback, working with contractors and so much more. We tried to ask all the questions we know installers and consumer have in a fair, open and honest discussion with Ian. Who was prepared to talk about ANYTHING,...

Bird mesh makes total sense, should the industry mandate its use in all roof solar arrays? Should construction workers, pest controllers and consumers be left exposed to the potential hazards when dealing with the results when mesh is not used? Let us know what you think in the comments! If you missed part one to this check back pre this one!

Is your home, safety and financial investment worth risking by excluding bird protection from your solar PV systems? We get into the health aspect of installers and consumers around animal waste, feather dust??? and lots more with the wonderful Elaine Bliss from PestFix. Plus training and wider knowledge about protected birds and process for moving them or not.... Really enjoyed this chat and now...

John Ford joins us to explain conversion of light fittings, recycling, energy efficiency to enhance battery storage systems and loads more. Perhaps we need to consider emergency lighting in homes more widely? What do you think?

John ford joins us to discuss LED lighting in terms of efficiency, health and financial payback. We also record in the first time at the studio space in Sams office! We also cover emergency lighting and if we should consumer this on domestic renewable installs and even domestic homes regardlessPlease do subscribe to the channel! Thank you

The global CEO of GivEnergy gets into cyber security, infastructure, energy poverty, Givenducation, the soon to be released All in one hybrid, PAS and lots more. Mark and Sam hit the road again visiting the UK biggest market share battery storage manufacturer in the UK. One not to miss! Part two!

The global CEO of GivEnergy gets into cyber security, infastructure, energy poverty, Givenducation, the soon to be released All in one hybrid, PAS and lots more. Mark and Sam hit the road again visiting the UK biggest market share battery storage manufacturer in the UK. One not to miss!

We deleve into the requirements on MCS after a listener question came in to the podcast. Do you need to register with MCS, HEIS or RECC? We have more coming on this topic soon....

Mark and Sam return for episode 2 of solar and storage 2024 wiht visits to Star chargers, Doncaster cables, Genius, Napit, Hamar, Waxman, DEKS, Klauke, SOlar port and more! Dont forget to subscribe to the channel

Mark and Sam return for episode 2 of solar and storage 2024 wiht visits to Star chargers, Doncaster cables, Genius, Napit, Hamar, Waxman, DEKS, Klauke, SOlar port and more! Dont forget to subscribe to the channel

Would you like to ask the author of the brilliant IET wiring matters article on outdoor consumer units a question? The article can be found here https://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/years/2024/102-september-2024/external-consumer-units-for-electric-vehicles-in-a-domestic-environment/ This is a real problem for installers in both EV, PV and ASHP. So hopefully we can find a solution that is...

Solar and Storage Show episode one, Sigenergy, Enphase, Power vault, GivEnery, Alpha stand run throughs with Mark and Sam. From the new Sigenergy commercial system and DC EV charging to Enphase gateway and the made in Britian Power Vault! We have a part 2 coming on this with further content from a few more stands!

Solar design 101 - We take a look at VOC ISC and much more discussing all the common problems that can catch you out. Especially if you are called Mark....We run through some of the challenges with PV design from sizing isolators, fuses, cables and panels to inverters! Along with sharing some of our mistakes and Sam takes us to regulation corner Joe Robinson style!

Sam and Mark answer your questions live on instagram. Be that from the live audience or pre sent in! This was so much fun and hopefully we were able to help. We will be doing this again soon so if you missed us this time watch out for the next one!

Damon, Sam and Mark discuss the role of MCS, the approach of installers and energy retailers and how that effects quality and efficiency of heat pumps and solar. Conversations like this are never easy as the default response from consumers can be that installers are bitter about "disruption" in the market place caused by energy retailers. When really it is people worried about job securi...

What is the magic that makes heat pumps work? Damon Blakemore joins us to explain what COP, SCOP, heat loss and more means! Along with tips on how to prepare for a heat pump and find a good installer! Damon can be found here on twitter https://x.com/Damon_BPHR and here online http://blakemoreplumbingandheating.co.uk/ The league table of heat pump performance is here Huge thanks for his time on thi...

Sam and Mark get into the crippling challenges around price slashing at an installer level. With some tips for both installers and consumers of things to look out for and keep in mind. We have a massive opportunity for trades workers with the drive towards net zero. It would be a huge shame to waste that in terms of both quality and longevity but what do you think?

We get into a chat about MCS, what industry could do to support installers and consumers along with our views around pricing and the impact energy retailers have had on the market. This is one not to miss