The Renewables Podcast

Mark Allison and Sam Featherstone

Everything you ever wanted to know about renewable's, solar power, heat pumps and battery storage. From off grid living, residential roofs and commercial systems. We look at what the equipment can do, the facts around how much money you can save and how to get the best from your equipment and Apps. With insight from manufacturers, installers and consumers.

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November 2 · 1 hr 13 min
GivEnergy wont happen AGAIN! Insure your battery warranty with Flexi Orb
We are joined by Mark Nelson https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-nelson-599a5027/ and Michael Collinge https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-collinge-miet-80712886/ of flexi orb to discuss the new battery secure program and much more!
October 22 · 1 hr 3 min
Do you need type B RCDs for ALL inverters now ? Changes to the Regs... Again...
Lets get into what we need to know about RCD protection on inverters after BS7671 updates
October 22 · 52 min
Plug in Solar LIVE podcast with ESF, ECA, NAPIT, ESA from Solar and Storage 2026
We are joined by power house technical managers of industry getting into plug in solar, good, bad and inbetween. With live questions from the audience at the end.
October 18 · 57 min
Huge Battery Recall - What does it mean ???
Lets get into a major battery recall and what this means. Again!
October 8 · 1 hr 38 min
Solar and Storage 2026 - Whats new Full episode
Conversations from across Solar and Storage live NEC 2026 and on our very own stand at the show.
October 1 · 47 min
Whats new in Solar, Storage and renewables ??? Solar and storage NEC 2026
Lets chat to some exhibitors and visitors to solar and storage 2026 !Huge thanks to the team for inviting us!
September 17 · 56 min
The UK energy grid is a mess and renewables training with Jamie and Dan
We have 2 returning guests and legends in Jamie and Dan aka Actual electrical content and DMH!We get into topics around training, plug in solar and the grid. With some varied and interesting views!
September 17 · 55 min
Training in renewables and Mike retires!
We have the legend himself in the house Michael Stott from East Renewables. Getting into training, work life balance and what actually is work!
September 10 · 56 min
Whats the best TARIFF for renewables in 2026 ?
We get into tariffs, recent changes, global events and tonnes more! How can you maximise the beenfit of a renewables home with tariffs?Lets explore!
September 3 · 59 min
Warm homes plan BIG MONEY on the way!
We get into some of the emerging details around the warm homes plan and wider challenges facing both consumers and installers. https://www.testinstrumentsolutions.co.uk/
August 21 · 1 hr 3 min
Plug in Solar Good or Bad - Training and Business Questions
We get into the topic everyone is talking about.... training and business or was the plug in solar! Let us know what you think in the comments
August 21 · 1 hr
G99 Progress! Business costs, growth and management
We are back in studio to discuss business, hiring, costs, G99s and loadssss more.
August 13 · 50 min
Going on holiday while running a business in the solar sector
Mark and Sam share how they try to enjoy time away from work while not fully abandoning ship! How do you approach holidays and shutdown periods? We would love to hear from you
August 6 · 1 hr 3 min
Full Episode!!! Island mode fault protection and balcony solar LIVE from Installershow 2026
We have the privilege of Steve Humphries Napit, Steve Devine Electric safety first, Darren Crannis ECA, Tony Woodland NICEIC and John Southern ESA join us live at installershow to chat about Island mode, balcony solar and plenty more.This is a chat we loved and will be doing something similar at Solar and Storage NEC 2026. Thanks to all for collaborating with us around the big topics of industry and sharing expertise with us and our listeners. We massively appreciate it and enjoyed it even more!
July 31 · 33 min
Fault protection in Island mode, Installershow LIVE part one
We have the privilege of Steve Humphries Napit, Steve Devine Electric safety first, Darren Crannis ECA, Tony Woodland NICEIC and John Southern ESA join us live at installershow to chat about Island mode, balcony solar and plenty more.This is a chat we loved and will be doing something similar at Solar and Storage NEC 2026. Thanks to all for collaborating with us around the big topics of industry and sharing expertise with us and our listeners. We massively appreciate it and enjoyed it even more!
July 23 · 42 min
Solar makes running aircon FREE...
We get into the role AC can play in the world of renewables and wider health! Check TIS out here https://www.testinstrumentsolutions.co.uk/
July 17 · 49 min
Do EV vans work for trades people ???
We explore Sams recent journey into the world of EV van ownership and how that is going to impact (or not) on his business. Along with Marks longer term experiences doing the same
July 9 · 41 min
Installershow 2026 - New kit and installer chats part two...
We get into more conversations with other installers, exhibitors and much more in episode 2 from installershow 2026!
July 2 · 40 min
Installershow 2026 Whats NEW in renewables and more....
We visit installershow with a series of videos from the event! This one with chats among installers, Tradefox, Farizon, Luthmore, ENA, Fire Break and Dan Bryant!
June 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Island mode FAULT protection what is it ???
We get into a conversation about Island mode fault protection which leans heavily into earthing. Referencing a great article from Steve Humphreys at Napit in the Professional Electrician Magazine for June 2026 (p39). This is a tricky nut to crack in all cases much like lots of the PV and battery issues. Always happy to share our views, right, wrong, good or bad!

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