August 2026
Concentration turns to the UK this month, with major opportunities (and major challenges) opening up across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Island. With four months of warm weather – and powerful sunshine – which shows no signs of letting up for Autumn yet, the prospect of energy security from the rooftop is being explored more and more.
Solar power remains the cheapest and fastest form of renewable energy to deploy, and the UK supply chain is well-versed in how to rollout generating assets, including batteries, with relative ease. But in the commercial and industrial property space, there is enormous square meterage left untapped.
Absolar has stepped into the market out of Southampton University, developing a technology system that can scan, asses, and report roof suitability for solar rollout, and the company can provide installation too. importantly, this tech can also advise when solar is not suitable, ensuring capital is deployed wisely.
ScottishPower Renewables continues its ambitious push in both offshore and onshore wind, advancing East Anglia THREE while investing heavily in the UK supply chain by awarding million of pounds of business to firms across different projects. Wind is now the back bone of the UK transition, and no one knows this more than RTS Wind, the specialist wind service business. RTS wants more wind turbines spinning for longer, but they must be maintained correctly and so the promise is world-class service from experienced professionals who understand what it takes to harness green energy from nature.
7 Steel UK is manufacturing critical steel components for the construction industry using innovative electric arc furnaces. All products are 98% recycled from UK scrap, and the company’s circular economy credentials could not be stronger. This is a story of success in a very tough industry.
M&M Concrete Reinforcement is also playing its part on the infrastructure side, ensuring that BESS projects have the solid grounding they need to be sustainable long-term. By gaining various accreditations and building a reputation through repeat business, this company looks set to become the trusted partner in the UK industry in a part of the sector that is often overlooked.
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