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As of 2026, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for commercial property in England and Wales have entered a phase of rapid tightening.

In a recent feature in The Times, a couple revealed the secret to their “Zero-Bill” home. They spent thousands on retrofitting insulation, solar panels, battery storage and of course the ever-contentious heat pump.

We specialise in helping manufacturers turn their idle roof space into a high-performing power plant. Here is why solar is the most practical move for your facility today.

As a landlord or property manager in Essex, staying ahead of energy legislation is no longer just about “being green”—it’s about protecting your investment.

UK business owners & directors have you asked your accounts and CFO about the tax advantages of installing Solar PV and Battery storage at your premises yet.

CATL — the world’s largest battery manufacturer — has officially revealed full details of its new sodium-ion battery, and while it isn’t the mythical “90% cheaper” miracle some headlines hinted at, it is a genuinely transformative development.

Ofgem has approved a £28 billion upgrade to rebuild the electricity and gas networks for the decades ahead. It is a scale of investment that signals both urgency and ambition.

Across the UK, households are bracing for another winter of rising costs. Bills still feel unpredictable, and every cold spell brings the same questions: How much will this cost? How long will it last? Is there a better way?

The Autumn Budget brings a small dose of relief to households still recovering from years of volatile energy prices. The headline is simple: some costs are coming off bills. But the story underneath is more complicated.

Every time you open an app, send an email, or stream a film, a small storm of computation happens somewhere out of sight. Servers hum, chips burn, and fans spin. Heat is made then thrown away.

We are in the midst of an energy revolution but how that revolution unfolds and who it benefits is still up for debate. At Simcott Renewables we don’t just install clean energy systems.

We’re at a pivotal moment where energy is about more than technology, it’s about who owns it and who benefits. Solar power offers a way to reclaim control, build stronger communities, and create a cleaner, fairer future.