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AEC Solar has Partnered with Treeapp | Decarbonisation York
Commercial

AEC Solar has Partnered with Treeapp

At AEC Solar, we’re not just committed to providing high-quality commercial solar panels and decarbonisation in York, but we’re also dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet. As part of our vision to work towards a carbon-neutral future, we have partnered with Treeapp, a company that specialises in reforestation. With Treeapp, we are boosting our sustainability efforts, decarbonising our operations, and ensuring our customers benefit from an environmentally responsible supplier. Why Treeapp? Trees are essential in the global fight against climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, promote biodiversity, and help restore ecosystems, making them one of the most effective tools for decarbonisation. Through our partnership with Treeapp, we’ve already planted over 100 trees. Every tree planted helps absorb our carbon footprint, whilst also benefiting local communities and wildlife. Here in the UK, Treeapp is seeking to improve the

Solar Battery Storage | Solar Systems | AEC Solar
Residential

The Benefits of Adding Solar Battery Storage to Your Solar System

The adoption of solar energy is growing steadily across the UK, with an increasing number of households acknowledging the financial and environmental advantages of harnessing solar power. As more solar panels are installed, interest in solar battery storage is also rising. This technology boosts the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems, and according to UK government estimates, integrating battery storage systems could save the UK energy sector up to £40 billion by 2050. At AEC Solar, we are specialists in solar battery storage and understand how adding battery systems to your solar system can enhance the benefits of solar energy for your home. What is Solar Battery Storage? Solar battery storage captures and stores excess energy generated by solar panels during sunny periods. When solar panels aren’t producing electricity, such as at night or on excessively cloudy days, these

Solar Panel Installation Guide for Homeowners | AEC Solar
Residential

Is Solar Power Right for My Home? A Guide for Homeowners

Across the UK, over one million homeowners have decided to invest in solar panel installation as a viable solution to reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills. Even in a time when there is a push for sustainable living and to be more energy-conscious, solar panel installation can still seem daunting. If you know the right information about solar panels, you can have a more informed and easier decision-making process. At AEC Solar, we are experts in Residential Solar PV and understand the many benefits that Solar Panel Installation can have for your home. How do Solar Panels work? Before getting into the benefits of solar panel installation, it’s useful to understand how they work: 1. Sunlight hits the panels and is absorbed by photovoltaic (PV) cells which energises the electrons.  2. The movement of the energised electrons, creates DC

How Your Business Can Benefit From Commercial Solar Panel Installations, AEC Solar Division
Commercial

How Your Business Can Benefit From Commercial Solar Panel Installations

In the UK, there are already around one million homes benefitting from solar panel installations, however, when it comes to businesses using solar power as a greener alternative, there is an untapped potential for commercial buildings, schools, warehouses and car parks. If your business has ever considered switching to using more solar panels – let us tell you how your business can benefit massively from one of the best investments available, a commercial solar panel installation. Reducing Energy Bills  Firstly, one of the most known reasons homes and businesses are starting to invest in solar panels is the reduction in electricity bills. Solar panels generate electricity from light, meaning that they’re able to provide a sustainable and free source of power once installed. By using solar panels as a source of electricity for your business needs, you can significantly lower

VAT Changes – February 2024

Although there was no mention of this in the Autumn statement, these VAT changes to battery storage, immersion diverters and charity building installations have been quietly ushered in – and will be welcomed! They are corrections of anomalies rather than new policies, but will remove more barriers to the adoption of renewable technologies. From 1st February 2024 there will no longer be VAT on any battery storage installed in residential properties (whether installed with or without a solar PV system)

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