Paul joins us to discuss the role the NICEIC plays in the renewables sector for both PV and heat pumps. Along with discussing the changes coming alongisde MCS 2.0 and how that might affect members going forwards. We also cover some technical issues in the industry atm from PV ultra SWA to consumer unit ratings. Along with learning all about Pauls background in the industry and how he sees things moving into the future.

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.

We get into a chat around growing existing PV systems and how that might effect feed in tariff payments and the wider electricity grid. This is going to a growing challenge.Register for installer show here https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/is-marka

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!

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

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!

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.

We get into ratings of switchgear around renewables. Should they be 200A rated, 125A rated or fine as they are?Also discussing RCD protection and how we set that up when considering solar/heat pumps.

Mark and Sam get into solar optimisers from  SolarEdgeTechnologies  EnphaseEnergy  and more!What are the benefits? How do they work? Why are they useful?We get into all of that and loads more!

Anker Solix and Aaron James Darvill explain what the new X1 solar inverter and battery storage system is. How they support the wholesale network, installer and consumers to ensure thier product is among the most reliable and effective systems in a global market. We explore some interesting rabbit holes around warranty, corrosion ratings and loads more. One not to miss, dont forget to subscribe to the channel!Check out the product here https://www.anker.com/uk/anker-solix/x1-energy-storage-system-hes

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Anker Solix and Aaron James Darvill explain what the new X1 solar inverter and battery storage system is. How they support the wholesale network, installer and consumers to ensure thier product is among the most reliable and effective systems in a global market. We explore some interesting rabbit holes around warranty, corrosion ratings and loads more. One not to miss, dont forget to subscribe to the channel!Check out the product here https://www.anker.com/uk/anker-solix/x1-energy-storage-system-hes

Mark, Sam and Ben continue the chat around the energy market, options for heating and cooling homes/business of the UK and how things are going for all 3 in their respective businesses. Register for installershow 2025 https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-2025-visitor/is-marka Massive thanks to Ben for coming along to chat with us! Dont forget to Subscribe to the channel!

Mark, Sam and Ben from EVO renewables discuss the solar and battery storage market place along with Bens journey into Renewables via a meeting the Queen and Ken Dodd, yes you read that right! We cover a lot of ground on this from energy markets to heat pumps and even air conditioning. Huge thanks to Ben for coming along to chat with us.

We get into the regulations and rules regarding DC distribution on PV systems. Using our views and experiences as installers and designers. But we want to know what others think about the new innovation from  @Doncaster_Cables . Do you think it can be buried direct? Does it need the armours earthing? Can we blend ADS and other protective measures. Should we mix AC system earths into DC distribution? Is this cable type even needed? Get involved in the comments

We have some exciting news for the renewables podcast in 2025 with stand space at Installershow 2025 and using show revenue to help fund the electrical industries charity. You can find out about both below! https://electricalcharity.org/ https://www.installershow.com/

Episode two with Luke Gonzales helping explain the challenges of in roof and on roof solar PV alongside wider safety of battery storage and EV. We get into part B of the building regulations and who is looking at these issues on behalf of installers. A really interesting look at a new topic on the podcast. You can find Luke on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-gonzales-miet-engtech-acibse-aifiree-7412715b/

Luke Gonzales helps explain the challenges of in roof and on roof solar PV alongside wider safety of battery storage and EV. We get into part B of the building regulations and who is looking at these issues on behalf of installers. A really interesting look at a new topic on the podcast. You can find Luke on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-gonzales-miet-engtech-acibse-aifiree-7412715b/

Part two of the podcast gets into enforcement, reporting of poor installations, accountability, how standards are built, MCS charity, rival systems/standards, consumer protection, consumer feedback, working with contractors and so much more. We tried to ask all the questions we know installers and consumer have in a fair, open and honest discussion with Ian. Who was prepared to talk about ANYTHING, with frank and detailed answers. We have the invitation to come back with a part 2 once the new MCS standards are public in Jan 2025. Let us know what you think in the comments and massive thanks to Ian Rippin and the team at MCS for coming along for a chat.