This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re turning the spotlight on Hannah Hilditch, our Health & Wellbeing Champion at AES Solar.   While we know mental health matters every day, this week offers a vital opportunity to reflect, raise awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to our team’s mental health & wellbeing. To mark the occasion, we sat … Read more

As energy prices continue to rise, many UK households are looking for ways to take back control. One question we hear time and again is, “Is battery storage worth the investment?”  The short answer? Yes, now more than ever! The long answer? Still yes, but let’s break it down. So, whether you’re a solar veteran or … Read more

With the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) shutting down on June 30th, households across the Highlands and Moray are urged to act now to upgrade their meters and protect themselves from rising energy costs. At AES Solar, we’re encouraging energy customers especially those in rural areas to check with their supplier about a meter replacement before … Read more

AES Solar engineer Kiera Wright shares her journey and calls for more women in renewables and STEM careers. Buckie woman Kiera Wright has called for more girls to consider engineering as a career, as Scotland marks its national Apprentice Week. Wright, 22, was brought up in the town and now works with Forres firm AES … Read more

As energy prices continue to rise, households across the UK are looking for ways to navigate rising energy costs and reduce their bills. Energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will increase by 6.4% in April. The price cap – which sets a maximum rate per unit and standing charge that can be … Read more

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), the biggest event in the apprenticeships and skills calendar! Now in its 18th year, NAW offers the occasion to celebrate the values, benefits and opportunities that apprenticeships bring to individuals and businesses alike. This year’s theme, Skills For Life, highlights how apprenticeships can help people develop rewarding careers … Read more

Eco-friendly resolutions, goals, ambitions, or intentions for the year ahead? Whatever you call them, there’s no denying January has us thinking about areas in our life we want to improve. The fresh start of a new calendar year always feels like the natural time to implement this. Of course, we’d love it if your resolution … Read more

Growth, Innovation, and Leading the Way in Renewable Energy. As we approach the end of the year let’s reflect on what has been a truly Transformative 2024, with our annual year in review. Founding Father of Solar Steps Down but Legacy Shines on We started our transformative 2024 with a momentous event in AES Solar’s … Read more

George Goudsmit Honoured by Moray Chamber of Commerce with a Lifetime Achievement Award. We are thrilled to announce that our founder and former managing director, George Goudsmit, has won the Moray Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented at the Annual Business Awards on December 4th, this accolade celebrates George’s remarkable contributions, longevity, and impact. … Read more

So, you’ve decided to take the first step towards empowering your energy future in 2024 with a solar power system. There is a lot to consider before and after installing a solar energy system, making it seem daunting from the outset. However the benefits of installing solar are brilliant, helping to reduce your energy bills … Read more