Power Purchase Agreement vs Outright Purchase
Updated: 23 Mar 2026 — Introduction Following a 90% surge in electricity costs between 2021 and 2024, commercial electricity rates in the UK remain around 75% higher than pre-2021 levels, placing sustained pressure on business cash flow. In early 20…
EPC explained for asset and social housing managers.
Updated: 9 Mar 2026 — What is an EPC? EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate. It is an official document that rates how energy efficient a building is, on a scale from G (least efficient) to A+ (most efficient). Most people will be familiar w…
A Guide to Flat Roof Solar Panels.
Updated: 31 Jul 2025 — Introduction to Flat Roof Solar Panels Solar panels are often thought of as a technology buildings can only benefit from on sloped roofs. On a south-facing sloped roof, the panels are exposed to more sunlight and therefore gen…
Benefits of Installing a Solar Carport for Businesses.
Updated: 29 Jul 2025 — Introduction: As we get closer to 2030, sustainability is becoming a necessity for businesses. Commercial buildings need to reach an EPC B by 2030, and they already are expected to have an EV charger per ten parking space…
Understanding Solar Inverters For Social Housing and Businesses.
Updated: 25 Jul 2025 — Solar energy is transforming how we power our social homes, businesses and organisations. This change wouldn’t be possible without the humble solar inverter. But what is a solar inverter, how does an inver…
A Guide to Power Purchase Agreements for UK Businesses.
Updated: 8 Jul 2025 — Intro: why funding shouldn’t stop your net zero plans A familiar problem for most in sustainability is funding. Sustainability is still seen by a lot of people as something nice to have, rather than a necessity. Not only is ren…
Your residents don’t care about net zero.
Updated: 1 Jul 2025 — Introduction Often, in the complicated process of getting a decarbonisation project off the ground, social housing asset managers forget the most important part. While net zero is an organisational goal, decarbonisation in soci…
How to increase commercial solar PV efficiency.
Updated: 25 Jun 2025 — Introduction The UK has seen a massive increase in commercial solar panel installations over the last 20 years. This is mainly due to the introduction of the Feed-in Tarriff (FIT) in 2010 – an incentive that paid businesses an…
Empowering communities with Emergent Energy.
Updated: 17 Jun 2025 — When Emergent Energy took home the Ashden Award for Breaking Barriers this year, it was a moment of recognition for a new, fairer model of clean energy in social housing. At Carbon3, we’re proud to have played a key part in ma…
Are you ignoring maintenance?
Updated: 6 Jun 2025 — In the push for Net Zero, solar PV systems have become a go-to solution for cutting carbon and reducing resident energy bills. For many social housing providers, bulk installations of solar panels were funded and delivered year…
Can my solar panels catch fire?
Updated: 27 May 2025 — Can my solar panels catch fire? Solar PV systems are one of the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions and cut electricity bills. But as solar becomes more widespread, we keep hearing about a common concern: can my sol…
How to get your commercial landlord on board with solar.
Updated: 14 Apr 2025 — Many commercial businesses, especially in the food and beverage industries, lease their premises. Many businesses are high-energy users and would benefit greatly from moving to renewable energy, but are having trouble getting…
Solar panel maintenance: why regular cleaning is essential.
Updated: 21 Mar 2025 — Your solar panels need a spring clean too! While solar panels are built to last for decades, regular solar panel maintenance is crucial to ensuring they operate at peak efficiency. Lichen, bird mess, and dirt do more than just…
Why it matters to use certified and accredited solar installers.
Updated: 18 Mar 2025 — Not all solar installers operate at the same standard. The UK solar industry has a low barrier to entry, which allows many companies to work without certifications, rely on subcontractors, and operate without direct control ov…
Carbon3 awarded place on NHS decarbonisation framework.
Updated: 14 Jan 2025 — Secured a place on the NHS framework Carbon3 has secured a place on the NHS framework for its ambitious decarbonisation plan. This achievement marks a significant milestone for our team as we support one of the world’s largest…