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On average, a solar battery will last between 10 and 15 years. However, their lifespan is typically measured in charging and discharging cycles rather than years. Understanding the factors that influence battery longevity can help organisations maximise the value of their energy storage investment.  In this blog, we explain the things that affect how long a solar battery is likely to last and when it may need replacing.  What is […]

Solar battery storage is increasingly being installed alongside commercial solar PV systems as organisations look to improve energy resilience, optimise onsite generation and reduce exposure to volatile electricity pricing.   Rather than exporting surplus generation to the grid, battery systems enable businesses to retain and use excess energy, improving the value of onsite renewable systems.  In this guide, we explain how solar battery storage works, its benefits and what you need […]

If there’s one thing the energy market has taught us in recent years, it’s that the only reliable feature is unpredictability. Wholesale prices move on geopolitics, weather and supply shocks that nobody can forecast with any confidence.  But underneath that turbulence, one pattern has held remarkably steady. The gap between cheap overnight power and expensive peak-period power is wide and persistent, […]

Solar panels do continue to work and generate electricity throughout winter, as their performance is driven by daylight, rather than temperature. However, seasonal changes in daylight duration and weather conditions mean energy yield is reduced compared to during peak summer months.  This seasonal variation is an important consideration in system design and energy strategy, as winter performance impacts annual generation forecasts, self-consumption ratios and reliance […]

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Rogerio Lopes as Managing Director of DCC Energy GB, marking an important step in the continued evolution of the business and its ambition to be Great Britain’s leading multi-energy partner. Rogerio joins DCC Energy with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the energy, industrial and consumer goods […]

What the government’s announcement really means for business By-lined by Kelly Lovesy, Sales Director, DCC Energy Management Services  The UK government has announced decisive action to break the link between gas and electricity prices.   Currently, gas sets the price of electricity in roughly 60% of trading half-hours, meaning every spike in gas markets has a direct impact on business electricity bills. By […]

Why the commercial case for solar panels and battery storage has never been stronger By-lined by Chris Ruddock, Sales Director, Centreco  For years, solar and battery storage have been deferred as a sustainability investment for later down the line, when the timing felt right and the commercial returns were clearer.  Today, two core pressures being experienced in the energy […]

Part One | Part Two | Part Three Elliot Meighan, Commercial Operations Analyst at Equity Energies  In parts one and two of this series, we explored why integration matters, and how tariff strategy and timing determine whether value is realised or lost. But integration doesn’t end at design; the final shift is operational and strategic, and how organisations position themselves within a changing energy […]

Part One | Part Two | Part Three Chris Ruddock, Sales Director at Centreco In part one of this series, we established that storage has crossed a commercial threshold. Now, in part two we address a tougher question: where does the real value get unlocked?  For this we need to go beyond solar and battery technology, into energy strategy, and […]