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- July 2025
Fox ESS launches EPS Box SP whole-home backup gateway
Fox ESS has launched the EPS Box SP, a backup switching device for its single-phase hybrid inverters that it says can keep all household circuits running during a grid outage.
Fox ESS launches H3 Smart 3-phase hybrid inverter range in the UK
Fox ESS has launched the H3 Smart, a three-phase hybrid inverter range from 5 kW to 15 kW with built-in EPS backup, Wi-Fi and G99 compliance, available now from authorised UK distributors.
Dimplex publishes Quantum HHR storage heater brochure
Dimplex has published a brochure for its Quantum high heat retention storage heater, setting out the range's specifications, controls and accreditations as correct at the time of publication.
Next-generation residential solar inverter and home battery expected to become available
SolarEdge has announced a next-generation three-phase residential inverter and dedicated home battery for the European market, with availability expected in the second half of 2025.
- June 2025
Mitsubishi Electric introduces the MSZ-RZ R290 residential air conditioning system
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the MSZ-RZ R290, a wall-mounted inverter heat pump for homes and small commercial spaces that runs on R290 refrigerant with a global warming potential of 3.
NIBE showcases new S1156 PC, S1256 PC and S735C heat pumps at InstallerSHOW 2025
NIBE launched a direct-to-consumer heat pump installation route for air source systems and showed new ground source and exhaust air models at InstallerSHOW 2025.
- May 2025
New Pod Point domestic warranty statement takes effect for Solo 3S chargers
Pod Point has published a new domestic warranty statement, version 1.0, covering Solo 3S chargers bought or hired from 21 May 2025 with a 60 month period on purchased units.
Product safety report first published for Caple heat pump tumble dryers
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a safety report for Caple heat pump tumble dryers, models TDi4001 and TDi4000, which present a fire risk and are subject to a manufacturer modification programme.
Product safety report published for Haier heat pump tumble dryers
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a safety report on two Haier heat pump tumble dryer models that can ignite through an internal short circuit, with a manufacturer modification programme under way.
Affected products scheduled to return to the MCS Product Directory
MCS has granted a six-month grace period for solar mounting products whose certification was withdrawn when the MCS 012 standard changed, with the products returning to the directory on 16 May.
Google announces it will stop launching new Nest thermostats in Europe
Google will stop launching new Nest thermostats in Europe and will end software and security updates for its first and second generation models from 25 October 2025.
LONGi launches HIBC module and EcoLife consumer brand at Intersolar Munich
LONGi has unveiled the Hi-MO S10, the first commercialised heterojunction back contact solar module, and a new EcoLife consumer brand aimed at the residential market.
Enphase launches fourth generation IQ Battery family
Enphase has launched a fourth generation IQ Battery family, which the maker says delivers nearly 34% greater energy density than its predecessor and uses fewer components on the wall.
- April 2025
Extended Ecodan R290 range announced
Mitsubishi Electric has added 8.5kW, 10kW and 12kW models to its Ecodan R290 heat pump range and will phase out its Ecodan R32 units in favour of the extended line.
Updated warranty applies to units purchased after 1st April 2025
Simpson & Partners has published updated warranty terms applying to electric vehicle chargers bought after 1st April 2025, with cover split between the enclosure and the power electronics.
Warranty extension purchases require online registration
SolarEdge has said that from 1 April 2025 customers extending an inverter warranty must first register for its online services and obtain a customer number.
- February 2025
Mitsubishi Electric launches augmented reality app for Ecodan heat pumps
Mitsubishi Electric has launched an augmented reality app that lets households see how an Ecodan air source heat pump would fit in their home before they buy one.
- January 2025
tado° launches heating curve optimisation feature
tado° has launched a heating curve optimisation function that lets owners of its Heat Pump Optimizer X set their heat pump's heating curve from the tado° app.
Enphase introduces the IQ EV Charger 2 smart charger
Enphase has announced the IQ EV Charger 2, a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart charger that works with its home energy system and carries a five-year warranty.
Enphase Energy System integrates into Octopus Energy smart tariffs in the United Kingdom
Enphase Energy has integrated its Energy System with Octopus Energy's smart tariffs in the United Kingdom, including Intelligent Octopus Flux, following a strategic relationship announced last year.
Ryse Energy G-11 wind turbine achieves MCS certification
The Ryse Energy G-11 has become the first wind turbine to gain MCS certification in more than four years, and the only certified wind product currently on the scheme.
- December 2024
Fox ESS issues version 4.2 of its UK and Ireland battery warranty policy
Fox ESS has published version 4.2 of its UK and Ireland battery warranty policy, dated 23 December 2024, covering its battery module range and setting out standard cover, free extensions and performance terms.
Dimplex launches EDL200 and EDL270 hot water heat pumps
Dimplex has launched the EDL200 and EDL270 hot water heat pumps, aimed at smaller electrically heated homes and offered as a lower carbon alternative to electric immersion heaters.
- November 2024
EDF and Ideal Heating launch £1,000 heat pump discount offer
EDF and Ideal Heating are offering £1,000 off Ideal air source heat pump systems to the first 100 eligible customers who sign up before 24 November 2024, with installed systems from £3,500 after the Boiler Upgrade Grant.
Sunsynk launches W-Series batteries for cold climates
Sunsynk has introduced W-Series home batteries rated IP65 and able to charge at minus 10°C and discharge at minus 20°C, aimed at households in cold climates.
Sunsynk announces the ALL-In One XLS all-in-one hybrid inverter and battery
Sunsynk has announced the ALL-In One XLS, a 6 kW hybrid inverter with a built-in 5.3 kWh lithium phosphate battery, twin MPPT, parallel capability and both AC and DC coupling.
Solis launches 8-15kW low-voltage three-phase hybrid inverter
Solis has launched the S6-EH3P(8-15)K02-NV-YD-L, a low-voltage three-phase hybrid inverter for homes and small commercial sites, quoting charge and discharge efficiencies above 94 per cent.
Aira unveils the Aira Indoor Unit Compact heat pump indoor unit
Aira has announced the Aira Indoor Unit Compact, a slim heat pump indoor unit measuring W40 x D25 x H72 cm, paired with a separate hot water cylinder of 150L to 300L.
Heat Pump Optimizer X launched in the UK with tado° X range
tado° has launched a heating curve optimisation function for its app, letting households adjust heat pump settings through the Heat Pump Optimizer X, which reached the UK in November.
Ideal Heating receives first Heat Pump Investment Accelerator award
Ideal Heating has become the first recipient of a Heat Pump Investment Accelerator award, receiving over £5 million as part of a wider government package on home heating and efficiency.