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Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Party at the Palace will use the sun to power its way through a joyful weekend
Over 7,000 revellers will head to Linlithgow where a new solar setup will supply sound and lighting Party at the Palace will be doing its bit for the planet by featuring Scotland's first ever solar powered stage when it takes place next month. Thanks to Greenfox renewable energy pioneers, the festival will host the GreenFox Energy Breakthrough Stage, twinning clean energy and the joy of live music. Over 7,000 music lovers will head to Bonnytoun Farm in Linlithgow on Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, to watch headline acts Boney M and Squeeze and for the first time, a large part of the festival will be sun-powered. The new solar setup will supply sound, lighting, and equipment using a combination of solar panels and battery storage. The battery will be fully charged with green energy generated in the days before the event. The system is expected to produce up to 100 kilowatt-hours of clean energy over the weekend, enough to power an average UK home for about 10 days and will prevent around 20 kilograms of CO₂ emissions. 'Festivals are full of energy – and now we're bringing the renewable kind too,' said Eddie Curran, co-founder of GreenFox Energy. 'It's brilliant to now be part of the action and help power a festival that's such a big part of the local community.' In a world where most festivals still rely on diesel generators, the GreenFox initiative proves solar power is a viable, vibrant alternative and a great fit for a family-friendly, future-focused event like Party at the Palace. Eddie added: 'It's a small step with a big message: at Party at the Palace alone, switching to solar saves around 20 kg of CO₂ and that's just one stage, at one festival. 'If every festival across the UK did the same, we could save over 12.8 tonnes of emissions each year. It shows how small changes, delivered at scale, start to really add up. 'This is just the beginning, and we're excited to explore even more ways to make Party at the Palace a leader in sustainable, low-impact events in the future.' Now in its 11th year, Party at the Palace continues to grow as does its commitment to doing things differently. 'We're always looking for ways to make the festival better, not just for the fans, but for the planet too,' said John Richardson, director of Party at the Palace. 'We're very much a family festival so it's important to us to help create a better future for the next generation. 'We are passionate about leading by example, both through our work in the local community and encouraging people to make more eco-friendly choices. 'That's why bringing in solar power with GreenFox Energy is such a proud moment. It's a simple idea to use the sun's power to drive our second stage but one that shows small changes can make a big difference – and it's fine to start with what is doable now, with the goal to build on it in the future.' In addition to the headliners, a vibrant lineup on the GreenFox Energy Stage will include standout performances from Laurie Wright, Forgetting the Future, and Pistol Daisys. Festival goers can also plug into the movement by showing their Party at the Palace ticket to get 15% off solar installations with GreenFox Energy.
Scotsman
26-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Solar confidence shines, but industry trust casts shadow, finds report
Faith in solar savings is soaring, but a surge in sloppy installations and poor aftercare could derail the nation's green progress, warns a new survey from a leading energy firm. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Solar power specialist GreenFox Energy has teamed up with Scottish Building Society to unveil findings from its 2025 UK Solar Sentiment Survey, showing a dramatic shift in consumer attitudes. In just three years, UK homeowners have gone from sceptical to convinced about the financial benefits of solar energy but mounting distrust in installers and poor industry standards risk derailing the boom. The survey, based on responses from over 2,000 UK adults, highlights how consumer priorities have evolved during the past three-year period. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cost savings trump environmental concern, as 66% of householders now see solar as a major cost-saving opportunity, up 16 points from last year and more than double the enthusiasm seen in 2023. Solar confidence shines, but industry trust casts shadow This rise in positive sentiment toward solar power's economic benefits is triple the rate of increase in those citing environmental motives, confirming a shift towards saving money is driving solar adoption, more than saving the planet. Interestingly, greater numbers of people in the North feel solar energy is more cost effective compared to the South. Four out of five users in Yorkshire and Humber report their systems are saving them money. In Greater London, however, only three out of five agreed. While solar panels are growing in popularity, doubts about installers persist. Latest figures show 15% of solar homeowners still wouldn't be confident to recommend their fitter, and half say they never received system registration details. Worryingly, as many as one in six installers may be working without proper qualifications. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Although 90% of homeowners say they'd pay for solar maintenance, with most willing to spend over £30 a month, less than 1% actually have a care plan in place, likely due to the lack of availability of such products in the market. With poor after-sales support a common customer experience, experts fear cowboy operators are moving in on the UK's booming solar market. Faith in solar savings is soaring, but a surge in sloppy installations and poor aftercare could derail the nation's green progress, warns a new survey from a leading energy firm. Yet there's reason for optimism. GreenFox Energy sees signs of a maturing market, with consumers increasingly demanding the same professionalism from solar providers that they expect from heating engineers or electricians. GreenFox Energy Co-founder Eddie Curran said: 'The results of this year's Solar Sentiment Survey mirror what our engineers and customer service teams are hearing from customers every day. 'Solar energy has gone mainstream and is now widely accepted to be the smart choice for homeowners looking to cut energy bills and future-proof their homes as the UK faces into a lower-carbon future. As the market continues to mature, we'd expect to see a continuation of this year's key trends: increasing positivity about the benefits of solar, but also an increasing gap being called out by customers between the best solar companies and the under qualified opportunists. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'As the market grows customers are becoming more aware of what good looks like and - quite reasonably - have higher expectations around what is a major investment decision. This will translate to a greater focus on skill, quality and provision of lifetime care services as customers more critically assess the market for solar engineers.' Paul Denton, Chief Executive of Scottish Building Society who are sponsors of the Solar Sentiment survey, added: 'It's encouraging to see increasing confidence in solar energy as a cost-saving solution for households. However, the findings also underline the importance of addressing gaps in trust and information when it comes to installations.
