The Renewables Podcast

Everything you ever wanted to know about renewable's, solar power, heat pumps and battery storage. From off grid living, residential roofs and commercial systems. We look at what the equipment can do, the facts around how much money you can save and how to get the best from your equipment and Apps. With insight from manufacturers, installers and consumers.

Some roofs can catch you out.... Should every home have a wind turbine???

We are joined by Magic Mike the man, myth and legend! To discuss the challenges some roofs catch us out with!We also get into a chat about residential wind turbines. Loved chatting with Sam and Mike on this one, such a laugh!

11-20
01:12:42

What is the next big thing in Solar, Battery and Heat Pumps ???

We get into the next thing coming.... Always something on the horizon be that innovation or regulations! Sam also gives an epic run through of the old FIT and waves within the solar coaster. Let us know what you think in the comments

11-13
51:21

The Energy storage association explained PART two

We complete our chat with ESA CEO Jason Howlett learning about the new collaboration to elevate energy storage adoption, safety and installation. We loved having Jason on the podcast to share his wisdom and aims with this new association. To learn more please visit https://esa-uk.org/

11-06
36:02

The Energy Storage Association with Jason Howlett

Jason joins us to talk about a new community he is developing alongside others to raise safety, access and awareness around energy storage. https://esa-uk.org/

10-30
42:26

How does the electricity grid work in Europe? Can we recycle batteries?

We join Marco from Weco again to learn about the electricity grid in Europe and beyond. This was really interesting to learn about how things work on mainland Europe and how we have some similarities and differences. Massive thanks to Marco and Weco once again!

10-23
47:11

AICO explain PAS and how we can get FREE training to learn more about fire detection

We complete our chat with AICO about training, PAS and more widely fire safety in homes and businesses of the UK

10-16
34:26

What makes a great battery? We head to Italy visting WECO Batteries to find out.

Marco and the WECO team shared with us an incredible manufacturing facility near Florence Italy. One that is about to get even bigger!This episode focused in on the work WECO do and the new 5KO smart https://solartricity.ie/weco-5k0It was great to hear about the drive towards recycling and efforts to develop products for the harshest environments on earth. We have a part 2 following this which explores the Italian, European and British energy markets. Marco has a wealth of knowledge and it was great to learn from him.Huge thanks to the entire WECO team for such a warm welcome and kindness during out visit and special mention to Dan. Our incredible media guy! Who recorded all the footage and made some brilliant edits to follow these in short form content. Solartricity

10-09
46:12

AICO explain fire/smoke detection in homes and businesses - PAS rules explained

We get into a chat with AICO about the requirements for smoke detection in all homes but with a focus on those having battery storage and PV installed. Some great info and offerings from the team at AICO on this one! Get involved in the comments!

10-02
36:31

AI can build a CRM or Solar APP in minutes

We get into AI and how it can build useful apps for both consumers, manufacturers and installers. Plus we go deep on the wider social impact and potential threat to humanity!

09-25
47:56

MCS update mounting system removals and how should solar be installed...

We catchup on what we have been doing in the day jobs and installs we have going on around the UK. Along with chat around MCS and the recent news on mounting systems and consumer protection.

09-18
01:00:27

The legend Stuart Cato chats MCS, Earthing, Heat pumps, Consumer codes and loadssss more

We have the honor of chatting with Stuart Cato one of the solar OGs and someone who has helped a lot of us out in industry. It was great to get his views on some of the topics circulating of late and prior. From MCS, consumer codes, earthing PV arrays, standard of work and such a lot more. We could have gone for another couple of hours and hope very much to get him back again soon! Up north and in studio ideally!

09-11
01:04:34

Solar Panels in space, meter cabinets and gardening!

We went through some topics on this one! Discussing solar panels in space, running a business while on the road, what we would do if it wasnt renewables and a lot more beside!

09-10
01:03:37

Earthing and Bonding of solar panels part 2

We continue the chat around solar systems and earthing!

08-28
28:42

Earthing, bonding and functional earthing of solar panels....

We get into a chat about earthing solar systems both on roof, ground mount and the bits in between. Lots to consider here and we delve deeper in part 2, which is available over on our spotify subscribers channel! Just search for the show on spotify

08-21
32:02

The solar miss selling EPIDEMIC - What can we do?

We get into some of the miss selling and sales tactics used both today and of the past. Hopefully this can help some consumers before they are caught out.

08-14
41:19

Should inverters, batteries, solar panels and heat pumps be backwards compatible?

We get into products that are not backwards campatible both in terms of hardware and software. From panel sizes to battery systems that wont integrate with prior generations. What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

08-07
46:39

John talks heat pumps - service stickers - genius flashings and more Installershow 2025 completed!

We chat with John about plumbing and heating with the crossovers into electrics, genius roof flashings explain the benefits of utilising flashing systems and Bash shares a new app for servicing! This was such an experience and that is now installershow 2025 complete!

07-31
54:04

NAPIT talk heat pumps - Envirotile solar panel - Installershow 2025 HOUSE!

Napit join us for a long chat around heat pumps and renewables, we hear all about the enivrotile solar panel and Sam shows us the epic installershow 2025 house!

07-24
46:54

ECA, NICEIC share views at Installershow 2025 - Buried SWA anyone?

We chat with Darren and Curtis from the ECA, Dan from the NICEIC and Mark from Porteus.

07-17
45:58

Sodium batteries and installer chat LIVE from installershow 2025

We chat with several installers, eleven energy and Mick from installershow 2025!Thank you to everyone who came to say hello and made the time on the stand an incredible experience!

07-03
59:54

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