Accelerated Loss of Main Change Programme (ALoMCP)

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO), along with the Energy Networks Association (ENA), Distribution Network Operators (DNO), and Independent Distribution Operators (IDNO) introduced the ALoMCP to improve grid stability & safety. Non-domestic generators that were connected before 1st February 2018 may need to upgrade their hardware to comply with the Distribution Code. The ALoCMP […]

Green Homes Grant

The Government has introduced an incentive to help homeowners and landlords make improvements to their homes. The Green Homes Grant allows people to claim a voucher to help heat their home and reduce the amount of carbon that is produced from their property. How much is the voucher worth? The voucher will cover two thirds […]

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Battery Storage. Your questions answered.

In this blog we will be looking at some of the FAQs surrounding grid-tied battery storage systems installed alongside Solar. How Does Battery Storage Work? Battery storage is simply a way of storing surplus energy produced by a renewable energy source. Most commonly storage is use in conjunction with solar PV, this will form the […]

The Smart Export Guarantee.

  2019 saw the announcement that homeowners will get payment for any green energy that is sent back to the grid.Here we look at what this means and how the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) could work for you. What is the Smart Export Guarantee? The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a scheme put in place […]

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How to Design an Off-grid Solar PV System

Find out what it takes to start generating your own electricity and break free from the grid. It’s not as difficult as you might think!

Our passion for fighting climate change.

We’re passionate about our climate. It’s a key part of why we push and drive forward a future powered by renewable energy. Some of you may have seen a programme on BBC featuring everyone’s favourite national legend Sir David Attenborough. It’s a programme all about climate change, based on facts. We wanted to share it […]

Solar, is there a sunny future?

Solar, is there a sunny future? Simple answer, yes! Solar is still the most cost effective way of a renewable energy source to a property. The Governments Feed In Tariff (FIT) and the current Export Tariff payments have now ended (read more; The final cut). Although there are plans for a new system allowing owners of solar […]

Wagner Renewables by your side in 2019.

Happy New Year! As we enter 2019 the industry is expecting a ‘mini boom’ in sales. As great as this is we all know the reasons behind it. January through to the end of March will be the time to push hard as we head towards the cuts that are coming. See our blog Wagner Renewables […]

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Battery Storage in the UK

Battery storage, a relatively new technology to the market. The storage market has come on leaps and bounds in the past few years, however many domestic homeowners are still wary of incorporating batteries into their renewables system. The battery basics Batteries can be installed on the AC or DC side of a properties electricity. Although […]

Don’t get caught out! Our advice if you get cold called.

We’ve seen an increase in cold calling & door-to-door mail drops offering system upgrades, new inverters, and battery storage to homeowners with solar. Follow our advice to make sure you don’t get caught out! After the solar rush of 2011 its getting to the point where many inverters are starting to fail. This is something […]

Solar, how we can help.

Solar PV (photovoltaic) is still one of the easiest ways to add a renewable source of generation to your home or business. Wagner Renewables is a solar distributor and installer based in West Sussex. With years of experience in the renewables industry we aim to help local homeowners and businesses go green and save money […]

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Its spring! How to care for your solar.

Its spring, the daffodils are out, lambs are being born, and it’s finally starting to get a bit sunnier. After the winter months your solar generation should start increasing. But how do you make sure your solar panels are working as well as when they were first installed?   Cleaning your array. A good spring […]

The Rising Cost Of Energy

Earlier this year it was announced that British Gas were to raise electricity prices by 12.5% on its variable rate tariff, a rise for the average household of £76. nPower, E.ON, Scottish Power, SSE, and EDF also announced price rises. So why are energy prices rising? Energy prices are based on several factors. About half […]

Should I go off grid?

The term off grid is usually used to describe a way of living using renewable energy sources that are separate from and not connected to the national grid…

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