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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

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) Webinar on demand: cash-positive energy efficiency strategies Powerstar’s recent webinar which took place on Wednesday, 30th September, is now available to watch on demand. This webinar discussed the straightforward strategies

‘Coffee break with…’ is a new series where we will champion and highlight the hard-working members of the Powerstar team. Each month, we will be catching up with a different member of the team to find out more about their role and their thoughts on working with Powerstar and within the Energy sector in general.