Explore every episode of the podcast The Renewables Podcast

We have 2 returning guests and legends in Jamie and Dan aka Actual electrical content and DMH!We get into topics around training, plug in solar and the grid. With some varied and interesting views!

We have the legend himself in the house Michael Stott from East Renewables. Getting into training, work life balance and what actually is work!

We get into tariffs, recent changes, global events and tonnes more! How can you maximise the beenfit of a renewables home with tariffs?Lets explore!

We get into some of the emerging details around the warm homes plan and wider challenges facing both consumers and installers.

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We get into the topic everyone is talking about.... training and business or was the plug in solar! Let us know what you think in the comments

We are back in studio to discuss business, hiring, costs, G99s and loadssss more.

Mark and Sam share how they try to enjoy time away from work while not fully abandoning ship! How do you approach holidays and shutdown periods? We would love to hear from you

We have the privilege of Steve Humphries Napit, Steve Devine Electric safety first, Darren Crannis ECA, Tony Woodland NICEIC and John Southern ESA join us live at installershow to chat about Island mode, balcony solar and plenty more.This is a chat we loved and will be doing something similar at Solar and Storage NEC 2026. Thanks to all for collaborating with us around the big topics of industry and sharing expertise with us and our listeners. We massively appreciate it and enjoyed it even more!

We have the privilege of Steve Humphries Napit, Steve Devine Electric safety first, Darren Crannis ECA, Tony Woodland NICEIC and John Southern ESA join us live at installershow to chat about Island mode, balcony solar and plenty more.This is a chat we loved and will be doing something similar at Solar and Storage NEC 2026. Thanks to all for collaborating with us around the big topics of industry and sharing expertise with us and our listeners. We massively appreciate it and enjoyed it even more!

We get into the role AC can play in the world of renewables and wider health! Check TIS out here https://www.testinstrumentsolutions.co.uk/

We explore Sams recent journey into the world of EV van ownership and how that is going to impact (or not) on his business. Along with Marks longer term experiences doing the same

We get into more conversations with other installers, exhibitors and much more in episode 2 from installershow 2026!

We visit installershow with a series of videos from the event! This one with chats among installers, Tradefox, Farizon, Luthmore, ENA, Fire Break and Dan Bryant!

We get into a conversation about Island mode fault protection which leans heavily into earthing. Referencing a great article from Steve Humphreys at Napit in the Professional Electrician Magazine for June 2026 (p39). This is a tricky nut to crack in all cases much like lots of the PV and battery issues. Always happy to share our views, right, wrong, good or bad!

We are joined by the legend that is Cory OY electrical for a chat about solar battery and way more!

We also learn about Sams helicopter....

We get into the perfect storm around solar PV and battery storage systems. With prices and tariffs playing towards system benefits beyond the normal. Let us know what you think in the comments

Installer chat with Josh from JLB in Cambridge and the growth he has managed in 5 years. A great story plus we get to discuss the very varied experiences with G99 applications!Thanks to Josh for travelling to see us!

Lets take a trip to the new HDM branch up in Livingstone! With on the shelf stock and training available its a great new resource for local installers. https://www.hdmsolar.co.uk/

We have a look through the exciting product launches from Solar and Storage 2026 in London! Along with a wider chat about the busy times we are all going through

We get into the cost of oil, heat pumps, solar batteries and G99s...

Lets take a look around solar and storage 2026 London Excel!

Dan joins us to explain the DMH journey into heat pumps along with Sam and Ovals journey in the same aim! Mark makes up the numbers here and is worried his friends might have got tempted towards the dark side of construction... aka plumbing lol.

We also cover the £9k grants coming out

We are joined by returning guest Dan Holliday from DMH! Dan is also one of the instructors at A121 training with myself, Sam, Oli and Mike. We get into what that is all about after the very first installer led training section under the A121 training banner. www.a121.co.uk for details

We get into a conversation around the warm homes plan, global events, government policy and whole lot more!To register for installer show please visit https://forms.reg.buzz/installer-show-2026/mark-allison

We get into a long old chat about GivEnergy and the information we have and what could potentially happen in the future. This is a wider sector issue than just a specific brand around control and operation of equipment alongside consumer rights and expectations.Our thoughts and efforts are mainly in support of the epic staff at GivEnergy. This must be a really tough time for all of them.

We have a van chat about solar balcony systems and new training for solar/EV/battery installers.This was during our trip to a happy electrician event!

In this one we explore the new product on the market for covering battery systems away. This has a few functions from asthetics to security and environmental control. Check the guys products out here https://www.batterycovers.co.uk/Huge thanks to them for coming on and sharing this new innovation..

Gary returns for Part 2

We have the huge privilege of chatting with Gary from  @GaryDoesSolar  about the solar market, its challenges, upsides, consumer and installer thought processes and loads more. We have split this into 2 parts as Gary was good enough to spare 2 hours of his time. Its a conversation we loved and hope you enjoy it as well!

We have the huge privilege of chatting with Gary from  @GaryDoesSolar  about the solar market, its challenges, upsides, consumer and installer thought processes and loads more. We have split this into 2 parts as Gary was good enough to spare 2 hours of his time. Its a conversation we loved and hope you enjoy it as well!

Adam and Ed join us to talk about importing, selling, specifying and loads more around the supply of solar PV and battery storage. We also get into the prices rises due to changes in international tariffs and rebates along with HDMs strong focus on training and upskilling installers around the UK. Check out HDM solar here https://www.hdmsolar.co.uk/

We get into the weeds of solar panel evolution with returning guest Sarah Wallace, UK sales director for LONGI. This one was super interesting for both Mark and Sam with references back towards quality in both installation and manufacturing which is also Sarah's strong position that quality counts! Find out more from Sarah here https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wallace-511051bb/

We get into the challenges lots of us face working in and running small businesses. This is a return of installer decompression and we have plans to bring this into the real world among those who want to join us!

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.

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/

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

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!

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/

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

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.

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/

We take around Solar and Storage 2025 at the NEC from back in September!

We get into safety of solar and battery systems. We are seeing worrying trends around scare mongering and simplification of cause/effect. But what do you think? Is solar of itself the problem or as discussed more to do with training, specification and we maintain kit. Get in volved in the commentshttps://proteusswitchgear.com/solar-pv-consumer-units-saving-time-and-space-on-site/

Mark and Sam run through their favorite installs of 2025 they have completed.We also want to hear what your own favorite jobs of the year are. Tag us on social media so we can see some of the top jobs this year!Proteus Solar consumer unit here https://proteusswitchgear.com/solar-pv-consumer-units-saving-time-and-space-on-site

We are joined by Magic Mike the man, myth and legend! To discuss the challenges some roofs catch us out with!We also get into a chat about residential wind turbines. Loved chatting with Sam and Mike on this one, such a laugh!

We get into the next thing coming.... Always something on the horizon be that innovation or regulations! Sam also gives an epic run through of the old FIT and waves within the solar coaster. Let us know what you think in the comments

We complete our chat with ESA CEO Jason Howlett learning about the new collaboration to elevate energy storage adoption, safety and installation. We loved having Jason on the podcast to share his wisdom and aims with this new association. To learn more please visit https://esa-uk.org/

Jason joins us to talk about a new community he is developing alongside others to raise safety, access and awareness around energy storage.

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We join Marco from Weco again to learn about the electricity grid in Europe and beyond. This was really interesting to learn about how things work on mainland Europe and how we have some similarities and differences.

Massive thanks to Marco and Weco once again!

We complete our chat with AICO about training, PAS and more widely fire safety in homes and businesses of the UK

Marco and the WECO team shared with us an incredible manufacturing facility near Florence Italy. One that is about to get even bigger!

This episode focused in on the work WECO do and the new 5KO smart https://solartricity.ie/weco-5k0

It was great to hear about the drive towards recycling and efforts to develop products for the harshest environments on earth.

We have a part 2 following this which explores the Italian, European and British energy markets. Marco has a wealth of knowledge and it was great to learn from him.

Huge thanks to the entire WECO team for such a warm welcome and kindness during out visit and special mention to Dan. Our incredible media guy! Who recorded all the footage and made some brilliant edits to follow these in short form content.

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