The Renewables Podcast

Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone
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The Renewables Podcast

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. Can you bury SWA cable with DC solar power ???

    HACE 1 DÍA

    Can you bury SWA cable with DC solar power ???

    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

    1 h y 9 min
  2. Installershow 2025 and Electrical Industries Charity support - Sam and Mark catchup

    16 ENE

    Installershow 2025 and Electrical Industries Charity support - Sam and Mark catchup

    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/

    37 min
  3. Solar PV and battery fires are a big deal - lets DO SOMETHING about it!

    9 ENE

    Solar PV and battery fires are a big deal - lets DO SOMETHING about it!

    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/

    48 min
  4. Could a solar or battery fire really happen??? Fire safety the FACTS

    2 ENE

    Could a solar or battery fire really happen??? Fire safety the FACTS

    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/

    50 min
  5. MCS working with contractors to build standards and deal with complaints THE FACTS

    26/12/2024

    MCS working with contractors to build standards and deal with complaints THE FACTS

    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.

    43 min
  6. MCS is changing in 2025 - Ian Rippin CEO explains and answers questions on complaints and standards

    19/12/2024

    MCS is changing in 2025 - Ian Rippin CEO explains and answers questions on complaints and standards

    This two part 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.

    44 min
  7. Health risks from birds nests and waste under solar panels - What do we need to know?

    12/12/2024

    Health risks from birds nests and waste under solar panels - What do we need to know?

    Bird mesh makes total sense, should the industry mandate its use in all roof solar arrays? Should construction workers, pest controllers and consumers be left exposed to the potential hazards when dealing with the results when mesh is not used? Let us know what you think in the comments! If you missed part one to this check back pre this one!

    47 min
  8. Solar PV Bird protection - Do you need it? Is it worth it? PestFix explain

    05/12/2024

    Solar PV Bird protection - Do you need it? Is it worth it? PestFix explain

    Is your home, safety and financial investment worth risking by excluding bird protection from your solar PV systems? We get into the health aspect of installers and consumers around animal waste, feather dust??? and lots more with the wonderful Elaine Bliss from PestFix. Plus training and wider knowledge about protected birds and process for moving them or not.... Really enjoyed this chat and now need to get on some training ourselves

    58 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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  • Creador
    Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodios
    44
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone
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    The Renewables Podcast

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