The Renewables Podcast

By Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone

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,... more

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How many episodes does The Renewables Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.

The Renewables Podcast episodes:

February 13, 2025 Launch a new inverter and battery system in the UK - HOW ?
Anker Solix and Aaron James Darvill explain what the new X1 solar inverter and battery storage system is. How they support the wholesale network, installer and consumers to ensure thier product is among the most reliable and effective systems in a global market. We explore some interesting rabbit holes around warranty, corrosion ratings and loads more. One not to miss, dont forget to subscribe to the channel!Check out the product here https://www.anker.com/uk/anker-solix/x1-energy-storage-system-hes
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50min
February 06, 2025 How do you get an ECO home in 2025 ? SOLAR & HEAT PUMP
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!
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50min
January 30, 2025 Are Energy costs a RIP off ??? Installers view of Solar, EV and Battery
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.
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51min
January 23, 2025 Can you bury SWA cable with DC solar power ???
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 distribution?
Is this cable type even needed?
Get involved in the comments
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1h 9min
January 16, 2025 Installershow 2025 and Electrical Industries Charity support - Sam and Mark catchup
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/
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37min
January 09, 2025 Solar PV and battery fires are a big deal - lets DO SOMETHING about it!
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-acibse-aifiree-7412715b/
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48min
January 02, 2025 Could a solar or battery fire really happen??? Fire safety the FACTS
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-7412715b/
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50min
December 26, 2024 MCS working with contractors to build standards and deal with complaints THE FACTS
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, with frank and detailed answers.
We have the invitation to come back with a part 2 once the new MCS standards are public in Jan 2025.
Let us know what you think in the comments and massive thanks to Ian Rippin and the team at MCS for coming along for a chat.
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43min
December 19, 2024 MCS is changing in 2025 - Ian Rippin CEO explains and answers questions on complaints and standards
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, with frank and detailed answers.
We have the invitation to come back with a part 2 once the new MCS standards are public in Jan 2025.
Let us know what you think in the comments and massive thanks to Ian Rippin and the team at MCS for coming along for a chat.
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45min
December 12, 2024 Health risks from birds nests and waste under solar panels - What do we need to know?
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!
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48min

FAQs about The Renewables Podcast:

How many episodes does The Renewables Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.

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