From panels to paint, solar technology will drive sustainability

As the world continues to develop more efficient ways to navigate to a sustainable future, solar power has become the mainstay of many efficient energy programmes. Such is its importance that solar power methodologies are being transformed with new technology that is changing the way we approach the use of energy. It comes against a […]

5 reasons why commercial and domestic property owners should consider solar power

Solar power (or photovoltaic) has become even more popular in the face of rising energy costs and, here at Powercor, we have seen demand explode for this sustainable energy solution. But we’re not just installing solar because the demand is there, we strongly believe in solar as a worthwhile investment for a number of reasons. […]

The Swan Sanctuary

Mute swans aren’t really mute and if they could speak our language we are sure they would approve of the upgrade to their sanctuary at Shepperton. Known in Britain as the “Royal Bird” mute swans are protected by law known as “the Royal Prerogative”. Powercor are proud to have helped provide additional future protection to […]

Powercor’s lighting and energy project proves a favourite with Queen Anne’s

A two-year project by Powercor with one of the top independent schools in the UK has become a best-practice case study of how a thorough approach to the use of cutting-edge technology and a solid, technical approach to energy provision can both accelerate a school’s transition to net zero emissions and drastically reduce energy costs. […]

Key Strategies to Controlling Rising Energy Costs

Rising energy prices have added further impetus for schools and businesses looking to more sustainable and energy-saving systems. The global energy price hike, which has seen costs increase exponentially, shows little sign of abating. Here we discuss some key strategies for controlling energy costs.  For schools, educational institutions and business the impact is already being […]

Tesla Powerwall: Powercor’s Newest Addition

Powercor has been working in the energy efficiency sector for over 10 years now and I have to say, there’s not much we don’t know about making energy efficient. Whether it’s Photo-voltaic (solar), the latest in LED lighting & control, smart metering & targeting, electric vehicle charging or battery storage, our knowledge and expertise ensures […]

Is it now or never for Solar?

It’s now I’m afraid! The Government have now decided that there is no longer a need for the feed in tariff to assist with the roll out of Photovoltiac Installations. This is due to the fact that installations are much more competitively priced, so the saving on electricity will be sufficient to provide a fair […]

Solar PV Maintenance – Why you can’t afford not to have it

The false elusion through the years on Solar PV is that once you have the technology installed, it will look after itself for the next 20 years. Correct? Yes – But only to a certain degree, but like any other technology, things degrade, fail and also become obsolete. So maintenance is crucial. Over the past […]

Solar PV at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

What is renewable energy? Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat, unlike Fossil Fuels that take thousands-millions of years to be created. Renewable energy is also a lot cleaner than fossil fuels as […]