Meeting with energy minister is opportunity to tackle tariff policy

Meeting with energy minister is opportunity to tackle tariff policy

A meeting with Energy Minister Claire Perry will be our opportunity to tackle the controversial tariff policy changes due to take place in March. AES Solar Managing Director George Goudsmit will meet with the minister to discuss Government policy changes that could have a huge and lasting impact on the future cost benefits of solar … Read more

MP’s visit offers chance to stand up for consumers in Parliament

AES Solar has called on its local MP to put pressure on the Government to rethink its policies relating to the Feed-in Tariff, which pays consumers for excess electricity exported to the National Grid. Managing director George Goudsmit recently met with conservative MP Douglas Ross and accused the Conservative party of damaging the solar industry. … Read more

A year of expansion, growth, travel and TV awards

  At the end of 2018 we look back on one of the most successful years in our 39-year history, and what a year – it has included expansion, TV awards, new staff, travels and getting ready for the big 4-0. Big fish This year alone, we have installed some of the largest system we … Read more

Off-grid retreat wins UK’s House of the Year title

AES Solar has made a significant contribution to the design and build of the 2018 House of the Year, announced on Channel 4’s Grand Designs recently. Lochside House is situated on the West Coast of Scotland and is unconnected to any mains utilities. The house serves as a private retreat for the owner – an … Read more

Operations manager Josh heads up Energy Saving Trust webinar

A leading organisation set up to help people make better use of energy chose AES Solar to feature in an online presentation on ‘Making the Most of Solar Energy’. The Energy Saving Trust, which delivers programmes for governments and provides consultancy to UK businesses and international companies, chose our company to help customers fully understand all … Read more

Our Three Peaks Challenge – step-by-step

In September, a team from AES Solar took their families and friends on the Three Peaks Challenge. They set out to climb the highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales in less than 24 hours. Not only did they beat the target with an hour to spare, but they were also among the top three … Read more

Three Peaks challenge for ambitious team of adventure-seekers

A team of hardy outdoor enthusiasts from AES Solar are embarking on an adventure to complete the Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. Staff from the company’s different departments and friends will scale Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Snowdon in Wales, all within 24 hours! Sixteen … Read more

Bigger and better Interactive Science Tent returns to Piping At Forres

AES Solar will return to the Moray’s  biggest one-day event to entertain visitors with science-related activities, which even includes an organic vegetable orchestra! Due to the success of the Interactive Science Tent at Piping At Forres in 2017, this year’s marquee will be bigger and will offer even more hands-on activities. George Goudsmit, managing director of AES … Read more

Solar company awarded premier status

AES Solar has become one of only two premier partners in the whole of Scotland with a company that produces the most advanced Solar PV panels in the world. AES Solar has achieved the status with SunPower just a year after establishing a relationship with the worldwide brand. SunPower panels are renowned for producing more … Read more

All in a day’s work – EV rally driver Chris records solar PV installation

Chris Ramsey, who drove the Mongol Rally in an electric vehicle sponsored by AES Solar, recorded us fitting solar panels to his roof, and explains the value of a SolarEdge inverter and the app that he has to monitor the performance of each SunPower panel over its 25-year guaranteed lifetime. https://youtu.be/r8640ICm1LE