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Smart energy solutions continue to become more and more prevalent in today’s world, as businesses navigate the impact of COVID-19 on their operations and the effect increasing renewable generation is having on our electricity grid. As the UK continues to move towards the Government’s 2050 net zero target, pressures continue to rise for businesses to

As 2021 begins, Powerstar looks back on some of the top news and articles from the past year. 1. Major SAVINGS FOR PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY IN MARYLAND, USA: VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION CASE STUDY One of Powerstar’s latest international voltage optimisation case studies highlights a significant electrical consumption saving for Mount St. Mary’s University, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland in

During this month’s coffee break, we caught up with Powerstar’s Head of Projects, Martin Cunnington, who has worked for Powerstar for many years. Here’s what Martin had to say… What was your first job role within the Energy Sector? Prior to working at Powerstar I worked for over 20 years in the steel industry which

Climate change poses a real and formidable threat to the whole planet, and significant change is required to avoid catastrophic, world-changing events. A popular discussion for many years; however, scientists are now warning we are reaching a critical juncture in reversing the effects, which could transform the landscape of the UK and the world.[1] Such

Welcome to the latest round-up, summarising and showcasing the highlights of the latest news, activities and events of Powerstar and the industry for you.  1) What is on-site energy storage and why is it beneficial? Reliable access to electricity is necessary for the majority of modern businesses to operate smoothly, and you may have more

Reliable access to electricity is necessary for the majority of modern businesses, being used day in day out to keep everything running smoothly. Many businesses don’t see this as an area they have much control over, with most relying solely on connection to the National Grid. This results in them having very little flexibility and

During this month’s coffee break, we caught up with Powerstar’s non-executive chairman, Ian Parker, who started working with Powerstar at the beginning of 2020. Here’s what Ian had to say… What was your first job role within the Energy Sector? Prior to Powerstar I had had no direct involvement in the energy sector. About 4

According to the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, renewable energy sources like solar, wind and biomass made up a 44.6% share of electricity generation in Q2 of 2020. This was both a record high and an increase of 9% compared to Q2 of the previous year. While these renewable sources contribute