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SolarPower Europe @solarpowereu.bsky.social · Jul 10

Solar Delivers for the EU! ☀️🇪🇺 A historic milestone for clean energy in Europe.

Now it’s time for storage to shine alongside solar🔋Together, they’ll become the power duo—scalable, affordable, and secure—reshaping the energy system for good.

Ember @ember-energy.org · Jul 10

NEW | Solar generated a RECORD 22% of EU electricity in June 2025, becoming the top power source for the first time ever☀️

Record #solar in most EU countries helped power systems grapple with high demand from ongoing heatwaves⚡

ember-energy.org/lat...

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · Jun 12

We’re proud to do our bit for the planet and we’re inviting you to join us. If you have solar panels that have reached the end of their life, we offer a completely free and hassle-free recycling service to help you dispose of them responsibly.
www.photonenergy.co.uk/photon-energ...
#Sustainability

Our Dartford Office is now a certified Dedicated Collection Facility in partnership with PV CYCLE. — Photon Energy

At Photon Energy, we’re proud to do our bit for the planet and we’re inviting you to join us. If you have solar panels that have reached the end of their life, we offer a completely free and hassle-fr...

www.photonenergy.co.uk

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · Jun 6

📢 Big win for UK solar!
New rules will require solar panels on most new homes in England — saving households ~£500/year, cutting emissions & creating green jobs.

⚡ 90% of new builds to comply
🌍 Common sense climate action

📖 BBC: lnkd.in/erWJrDCt
#SolarEnergy #NetZero #CleanEnergy #UKHousing

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · Jun 5

World Environment Day 2025.
The shift to renewables isn’t just about technology, it’s about responsibility. Every panel installed, every system connected, is a step towards a more #SustainableFuture. We've installed over 100 MW of solar PV to date.
#WorldEnvironmentDay #WED2025 #BeatPlasticPollution

Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · Jun 2

It's just over 2 years since Lucy died. It is still hard to believe that she is no longer with us.
www.photonenergy.co.uk/photon-energ...

Our Fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation — Photon Energy

It's just over 2 years since Lucy died and it is still hard to believe that she is no longer with us. Again this year we marked the anniversary of her death with a walk in her honour and also raised...

www.photonenergy.co.uk

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Gareth Simkins @garethsimkins.bsky.social · May 15

Indeed. Here are some *actual farmers* explaining why they agreed to put solar panels on their land. youtu.be/kKDHW5Ex_bU?...

Empowering British Farmers with Solar Energy

YouTube video by Solar Energy UK

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Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan.bsky.social · May 23

"Yeah, but global warming will be great for the UK."

Ummmm...Just look at this map of marine heatwaves around the UK and Ireland right now.

Sea surface temperatures are up to 4C warmer than usual for this time of year, reaching about 17C off the Irish coast.

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www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · May 28

Why don't you find out more about who we are and contact us when you are ready to go solar.
www.photonenergy.co.uk/about-us
#SolarEnergy #SolarPower #Sustainability

About us — Photon Energy

We are one of the UK's leading solar panel installers, head-quartered in Reading with further offices throughout the UK

www.photonenergy.co.uk

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · May 21

💡 UK electricity bills are high — but don’t blame net zero.
A new @carbonbrief.org factcheck shows it's expensive gas, not renewables, that’s driving up costs.

Gas set the market price 98% of the time in 2021, even when cheaper wind & solar were available.

🔗 www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...

Factcheck: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high - Carbon Brief

The UK’s high electricity prices have become intensely political, with competing claims over the cause of rocketing bills and how best to get them down.

www.carbonbrief.org

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · May 12

While many are searching for shade, PV systems are working hard, turning all that sunshine into clean, cost-saving energy. Not only does it help lower energy bills, but it's also a step toward a more sustainable future.
Thinking solar? Contact us: www.photonenergy.co.uk
#SolarPower #SolarEnergy

Photon Energy - Solar PV and Battery Storage Systems Installer

Photon Energy is a certified solar panel installer under the Micro-generation Certification Scheme. Specialising in roof-mounted solar. We design, supply, install and maintain solar PV and battery sto...

www.photonenergy.co.uk

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · May 8

🌞 What’s life like next to a solar farm?

A decade on, Ashby residents say: not bad at all. Some even prefer panels over new housing. Sheep still graze, the grass still grows and the panels quietly power thousands of homes.

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What is life like living the shadow of Ashby's solar farms?

Residents of Ashby-de-la-Zouch offer mixed views on the fields of solar panels surrounding the town.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · May 1

"Industrial bottom trawling tears the seabed with such force the trails of destruction can be seen from space”

"Sharks and turtles that survived the extinction of the dinosaurs, Attenborough says, may not survive industrial trawling"

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Attenborough at 99: naturalist ‘goes further than before’ to speak out against industrial fishing in new film

The celebrated presenter warns of ‘modern day colonialism at sea’ as he highlights the destruction caused by overfishing and bottom trawling

www.theguardian.com

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · Apr 24

Solar Energy UK backs a new Energy Bill amendment to ensure GB Energy supports clean power and ethical supply chains — rejecting products linked to forced labour. A vital move for a fair, net zero future.

🔗 solarenergyuk.org/news/solar-e...

#SolarUK #NetZero #EthicalEnergy #EnergyBill

Solar Energy UK backs GB Energy Bill amendment

Solar Energy UK welcomes the government’s proposed amendment to the GB Energy Bill on forced labour in the supply chain

solarenergyuk.org

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · May 1

This article from Two Blues Solar covers five important questions to consider before making the switch: twobluessolar.com/insights/f/t...

Are you ready to go solar?
Contact us today:
Email: [email protected]
Our website: www.photonenergy.co.uk

#SolarPower #PPA #EnergyBill

Thinking of On-Site Solar? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First

Two Blues' top 5 considerations when commencing the solar procurement process

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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · Apr 29

Just four in 10 new homes in England currently come with solar power

The body representing local authorities think it should be *all* of them

It would benefit bill-payers & the climate, saving people £440 per year

news.sky.com/story/end-th...

End the 'absolute scandal' of new homes built without solar panels, government urged

Last year, Labour promised a "rooftop revolution" that would see millions more homes fitted with solar panels. But they have been accused of wavering over proposals to make it mandatory.

news.sky.com

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · Apr 23

It's been great working with Midsummer on this fundraiser! Also a big thanks to @solarenergyuk.bsky.social for all the support.

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · Apr 23

We are so #thankful for all the donations; they will make a real difference. They can save lives, bring hope, and offer a glimmer of light in the darkest of times. Although the fundraiser has now ended, our support to RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation will continue!
#RePowerUkraine #Ukraine

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Chris Hewett @chrishewett.bsky.social · Apr 16

New satellite imaging research shows that solar farms in UK take up a TINY fraction of our agricultural land and most of that can be used for grazing and/or nature recovery.

Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · Apr 16

🌞📊 Myth-busting research from @lancasteruni.bsky.social reveals UK solar farms use just 0.03% of agricultural land, with 95% still available for farming.

Many already combine solar panels with sheep grazing. Renewable energy and food production CAN coexist. Read more: ow.ly/hPoQ50VBprk

Researchers use satellite imagery to shed light on UK solar farm land use - Lancaster University

Scientists at Lancaster University have studied satellite images of the UK to produce the most accurate assessment yet on how much land solar farms occupy.

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · Apr 16

🌞📊 Myth-busting research from @lancasteruni.bsky.social reveals UK solar farms use just 0.03% of agricultural land, with 95% still available for farming.

Many already combine solar panels with sheep grazing. Renewable energy and food production CAN coexist. Read more: ow.ly/hPoQ50VBprk

Researchers use satellite imagery to shed light on UK solar farm land use - Lancaster University

Scientists at Lancaster University have studied satellite images of the UK to produce the most accurate assessment yet on how much land solar farms occupy.

ow.ly

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · Apr 22

#EarthDay! This year’s theme,"Our Power, Our Planet," highlights the urgent need for renewable energy and climate action. The focus is on harnessing the power of #RenewableEnergy sources to protect our planet and ensure a #SustainableSuture for all. We can help.
www.photonenergy.co.uk/contact-us

Contact Us — Photon Energy

Contact Photon Energy to discuss your solar PV requirements or to get a free quote. Email [email protected] or tel 0118 997 7470.

www.photonenergy.co.uk

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · Mar 20

📈 ☀️ 77% support solar! Latest data reveals strong & growing public backing for solar development in the UK.

🌱 Plus, 53% see biodiversity benefits & ⚡ 43% cite low-cost energy.

👉 Dive into the data: ow.ly/xUeT50Vluhi

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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · Apr 8

Clean sources made up 41% of the world’s electricity mix in 2024. That's up from 33% a decade before.

Solar’s share of the overall mix reached 6.9%, up from just 0.8% in 2014.

theprogressplaybook.com/2025/04/08/c...

Clean sources made up 41% of the world's electricity mix in 2024

Solar's share of the overall mix reached 6.9%, up from just 0.8% in 2014.

theprogressplaybook.com

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Photon Energy @photonenergy.bsky.social · Mar 31

#ThankYou all for your donations! Your support will #savelives and #bringhope. We aim to install the system in May, with Jonathan providing updates. He plans to visit the hospital in June to see the final installation. Funds will be transferred to #Ukraine next week. The GoFundMe page closes today.

a red heart with the words thank you for your support behind it

ALT: a red heart with the words thank you for your support behind it

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Solar Energy UK @solarenergyuk.bsky.social · Mar 24

🌞 How sustainable is your solar supply chain?
Our latest briefing explores ESG risks, traceability, and how the UK solar sector is driving responsible sourcing through the Solar Stewardship Initiative.

📖 Read more: ow.ly/Y02Z50Vnvth

#SolarEnergy

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Chris Hewett @chrishewett.bsky.social · Mar 21

Great to see the first investment from GB Energy is £180m for rooftop solar on schools and hospitals, with majority going into deprived areas, where the lower energy bills are needed the most. @solarenergyuk.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Schools and hospitals get £180 solar investment from Great British Energy

The government has announced the funding for 200 schools and hospitals apiece across the UK.

www.bbc.co.uk

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