Plug-in solar panels come to market in UK: What the retailers say
August 27, 2026
Plug-in solar panels can now legally be sold in UK, bringing to market a new product category within the energy-saving electricals sector.
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‘Broad footprint’: Walmart-owned EV charging stations now deployed at 100 stores
August 24, 2026
Walmart announces EV charging landmark, with its company owned and operated chargers now at 100 stores in the US.
Scottish Wholesale Association study: Wholesalers should be confident embarking on transition to eHGVs
August 18, 2026
New case study shows route to eHGVs in Scottish wholesale industry, although challenges remain for transition from diesel reliance.
Seeds of Change interview: Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall on the plug-in solar revolution
July 29, 2026
Plug-in solar panels will be available in UK retailers from 27 August – Maplin CEO Ollie Marshall talks us through the dawning of a new energy product revolution.
‘Towards energy self-sufficiency’: Intersport installs solar panels at Germany HQ
July 23, 2026
Intersport HQ in Germany installs photovoltaic solar system as part of its future-looking strategy and move towards energy self-sufficiency.
Mobile net zero: Faster access to ‘clean’ energy needed to accelerate mobile operator progress
July 15, 2026
Mobile operators cut operational emissions by 13% since 2019 despite connections rising by 10% – but faster access to clean energy required.
Stuart Machin: M&S to invest in new refrigeration to deal with higher temperatures
July 9, 2026
Marks & Spencer CEO Stuart Machin tells AGM the business is investing in new refrigeration as a result of rising temperatures.
Solar-powered Iceland DC: Frozen food retailer completes new rooftop installation
July 8, 2026
UK-based frozen food retailer Iceland completes installation of rooftop solar PVs at supply chain hub in Scotland.
‘Stand-out example’: B&Q Cheltenham becomes sustainability showcase store
July 7, 2026
B&Q Cheltenham store revamped into sustainability showcase store, and is set to influence future estate design.