We get into renewables at grid scale with some of the challenges around connections, reliability and backing up with gas peaking generation deals.Jamie Blatant gives some views around how the grid can work better alongside renewables and how currently the costs are elevated due to political ideology.
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Is the UK electricity grid under STRAIN ???
We delve into how the UK electricity grid works, how renewables plays a part and also presents problems. Our guest Jamie Blatant shares his knowledge and expertise from his prior job roles and enthusiasm for energy generation, transmission and distribution. We have a part 2 coming on this as the conversation was 2 hours long!
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Big changes coming to MCS in 2025 - Everything you need to know
We pick up our conversation with Ian Rippin about all the changes coming to MCS and what that means for industry, installers and consumers.One not to miss
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MCS has changed FOREVER - Consumer codes, monitoring THE FACTS
Ian Rippin returns to explain how the new MCS is going to work. So do we need to be in a consumer code? Should we wait to join the new scheme or get enrolled as is? Will MCS be doing insurance backed warranties? What role do the CPS assessment providers have now? Do we need them? Ian answers all the big questions and more, one not to miss!
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Solar and battery circuits need 30mA RCD protection on TT earthing ???
We explore some of the challenges around RCD protection with solar inverters and in particular around TT earthing systems. With discussion around time delayed options, fault and additional protection and lots more! We even get into Sams recent MCS inspection (not the annual variety) and Marks frustration with a customer.
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.
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