While Scotland might not quite be the land of the midnight sun, the long daylight hours in summer provide a unique opportunity. Tonight, on the summer solstice, there will be just a few hours of total darkness as the sun sets at 22:18 and rises just after 4 AM, marking the astronomical first day of … Read more

The Star Player Off the Pitch We’re shining a spotlight on solar power, a star player in Germany, as the excitement of Euro 2024 captivates football fans worldwide! While the players dazzle on the field, Germany continues to lead the way in solar energy, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability that is just as impressive as … Read more

Here at AES Solar, we’ve made it our mission to constantly push the boundaries of solar technology. With a record as the longest-established manufacturer of flat-plate solar thermal collectors in Western Europe – that’s 45 years of honing our craft – you could say innovation is in our DNA. From our headquarters in Forres, we’ve … Read more

The First Minister visits AES Solar, to discuss the strength of Scottish solar and the exciting expansion plans on the horizon for the solar power company based in the North East of Scotland. Pioneering Scottish Solar On Saturday, Humza Yousaf received a warm welcome from AES Solar staff to our head office and factory in … Read more

Today our AES Solar founder steps down as Managing Director after four decades. George Goudsmit will still be involved in AES Solar, exploring innovation in this fast-moving and exciting sector.  Management of the business will be taken over by the existing senior leadership team as part of a management buyout which secures our long-term future. … 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

As we approach the end of 2023, we’re shining a light on 2023, a glowing year for AES Solar, in our annual year review! New Starts in 2023 This year we welcomed Jan Haetzer in the role of Sales Advisor and Callum Milton as Junior Sales Advisor to add invaluable support to our Sales Team … Read more

In honour of World Mental Health Day, we wanted to shed a light on our dedicated efforts to prioritising mental health in our workplace. As a company, we recognise the importance of fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for our employees. This is particularly important in today’s fast-paced world where one in four people will … Read more

The sun is well and truly shining on AES Solar after winning first place in the Solar PV Project of the Year category at the National Energy Efficiency Awards. The National Energy Efficiency Awards recognise best practices within the energy sector. The Energy Awards were held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday, September 29th. … Read more