The Renewables Podcast

Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone
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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.

  1. Add a battery to FIT solar but HOW ? Hybrid inverter or AC coupled ?

    FEB 12

    Add a battery to FIT solar but HOW ? Hybrid inverter or AC coupled ?

    We explore the challenges of adding battery storage to solar systems with aged FIT tariffs and some real world experiences of meters reading numbers consumers dont expect. Sam really brought a top tier topic for this one with some pearls of wisdom to help the rest of us out. This is exactly why this podcast exists.

    44 min
  2. How to test solar PROPERLY with Test Instrument Solutions

    FEB 5

    How to test solar PROPERLY with Test Instrument Solutions

    We get into solar PV testing and more with the legends Mark and Steve from  @testinstrumentsolutions  Was really interesting to learn about product development and the challenges in supporting electricians with the knowledge to test this stuff! Huge thanks to Mark and Steve for visiting us and please do check them out at tradeshows around the UK and https://www.testinstrumentsolutions.co.uk/

    58 min
  3. The Warm Homes plan - Solar and battery GRANTS ???

    JAN 29

    The Warm Homes plan - Solar and battery GRANTS ???

    Mark and Sam dive into the new government policy around the warm homes plan and what it might mean for the solar, battery, heat pump and more sectors! You can find the plan here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/warm-homes-plan

    1h 6m
  4. WINNING Business and AI in the solar/battery market

    JAN 22

    WINNING Business and AI in the solar/battery market

    Mark and Sam discus strategies they are trying in 2026 to grow sales and convert enquires! Along with the obsession (healthy or otherwise) to develop company apps using AI and using that to reduce the holes in buckets!Dont forget to like and subscribe!

    53 min
  5. Do you torque your solar mounting PROPERLY ???

    JAN 15

    Do you torque your solar mounting PROPERLY ???

    Heamar Renewable Solutions join us to discuss torque on roof mounting and cable lugs/crimps. This one is so interesting and lots for us installers to think about!https://www.linkedin.com/company/heamar-renewable-solutions/https://www.youtube.com/@UCWckvK7lY_zG_iT_cr77E5A https://www.heamar.co.uk/

    1h 8m
  6. Do you even need DC isolators and SPDs ???

    JAN 8

    Do you even need DC isolators and SPDs ???

    Mark and Sam get into DC isolators, SPDs and wider fire safety around renewables technology. This is an interesting topic and one we are keen to learn more about.

    48 min
  7. Run your home from a car battery, stay off grid and favorite podcasts and events of 2025

    JAN 8

    Run your home from a car battery, stay off grid and favorite podcasts and events of 2025

    Mark and Sam discuss this years episodes and some recent experiences with customers wanting energy resilience and powering homes from cars! We are living in those times already

    47 min
  8. How to grow a successful renewables business AND stay happy

    12/18/2025

    How to grow a successful renewables business AND stay happy

    We are joined by the legends Malcolm Duncan and Mike Jones to hear all about the happy electrician movement. This is one Mark and Sam have put to the test this last 12 months and it works.You can find Mike here https://www.instagram.com/mikejones_betterhappy/?hl=en and here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-jones3/While Malcolm is here https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmjduncan/

    34 min
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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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  • Creator
    Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone
  • Show Website
    The Renewables Podcast

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