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Last month Philip and Sally joined thousands of other industry experts from across the UK at Solar & Storage Live held at the NEC in Birmingham. The event provided us with the opportunity to explore the latest developments in the solar and energy storage sector. From chatting...

This week’s budget announcement was understandably overshadowed by the current coronavirus outbreak, however there was some information surrounding the future investment for electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles will benefit from the Budget as a Rapid Charging Fund has been...

Consumer group Which? have carried out tests on 292 car models since the start of 2017 to measure emissions released. Although emissions linked to harming human health (CO and NOx) have decreased, CO2 emissions have increased in almost all car classes and fuel types. On average...

The rollout for smart meters in every home has been pushed back to 2024 from the original deadline of 2020 due to a lack of available technology. Consumer group citizens advice has been calling for the deadline to be extended in the best interests of the customers so technical...

National Certification scheme MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) have spent the last few months developing a new battery storage scheme, with input from Tesla, Sonnen, Moixa, Powervault, the STA and REA. The quality assurance scheme provides the framework for the...

Electric vehicles are a relatively new phenomenon, but they are expected to become the dominant form of vehicle between 2020 and 2030. The government states it is committed to make the UK a world leader in the electric car industry, so it is likely we will see further uptake over...

Electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging are a relatively new phenomenon, so it comes as no surprise that there are regular changes, and announcements that affect the sector. In today’s blog we wanted to update you on two announcements that may affect you if you’re...

The ELEX Show is a specialist event designed specifically for professional electricians. The show takes places at six different locations across the country. The Norcroft Energy team visited this year’s Harrogate event at the Great Yorkshire Showground on Friday the 24th May. The...

Norcroft Energy is proud to announce the achievement of LG Partner status. As a family run business, we provide a complete range of electrical services and solar PV installations to both domestic and commercial customers across the Yorkshire region, helping them to safely and...

As an electrician I have seen many improvements within our industry, but for me the one that has had the biggest impact is LED lighting. The changes within the LED lighting industry over the last twenty years have improved lighting for both electricians and consumers alike. Since...