While much of the conversation around energy focuses on challenges, there is steady progress happening in the background. From growing solar capacity to improved storage and longer asset lifespans, these quieter developments are shaping a more reliable and efficient future.

Warm weather may look ideal for solar generation, but higher temperatures can reduce panel efficiency and place additional strain on electrical components. This piece looks at what really happens during hotter conditions, and why understanding site behaviour matters just as much as sunlight.

When people talk about solar performance, the conversation usually centres around numbers; monthly output, targets, whether a site is over or under where it should be. And that’s all useful, it gives you a snapshot of how things are going at a given moment. But over time, what tends to matter more isn’t whether you’ve had a particularly strong month, it’s whether the site behaves consistently.

UK solar capacity has reached 21.8 GW, with another 5 GW forecast this year. As growth accelerates, operational responsibility increases. Larger portfolios bring greater exposure to performance risk. In this blog, Darren Lewis shares why the next phase of UK solar will be defined not by how fast we build, but by how well we operate.

Everyone likes to say they’re proactive. It sounds reassuring. It suggests control, foresight, and good management.

You can teach process. You can write procedures, define workflows, and train people on systems. What you cannot teach is care. And in solar operations, care is often the difference between a site that performs consistently and one that quietly slips into decline.

Today we are pleased to introduce one of our newest additions, Senior Electrical Engineer Andrés Vélez. With more than ten years of solar experience and a clear passion for safety, Andrés brings knowledge, pragmatism and a team first mindset to our growing organisation.

2023 has been a remarkable year for Solar Group Utilities, marked by significant growth, industry recognition, and a steadfast commitment.

We have developed a unique approach to PV O&M that prioritises sustainability and responsible resource management.

After what feels like forever, Solar & Storage Live (23 – 25 November 2021) is back at the NEC Birmingham! SGU are proud to announce we will

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