ECS

03/06/2026

The way we generate and manage electricity is undergoing a massive, structural shift. Traditional, centralised power grids are struggling to cope with the influx of renewable energy, leading to a new phenomenon known as daytime price cannibalisation. During peak sunny hours, the sheer volume of solar power flooding the grid causes wholesale electricity prices to plummet to zero—or even hit negative rates.

BESS with a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) fixes broken solar dumping, unlocks peak trading arbitrage, and stabilises the modern grid.

30/05/2026

As the scale and speed of development has picked up at generative AI companies, so have the infrastructure requirements and associated environmental costs.

The higher processing needs of larger models require more energy-intensive chips, larger data centres, and consequently, more energy and water for its operationalisation. Generative AI production often results in a negative impact on communities that are historically marginalized as the lands and resources that belong to these communities are exploited to build data centres and fulfill processing requirements.

Google’s own sustainability report from 2024 noted a staggering 48 per cent. New data centers now approved in Spain and regional governments don't see the risks.

Would you want a data center in your consejo?

Companies are extracting vast troves of online data through unlawful web scraping to build their generative artificial intelligence (AI) products in a way that is enabling a mass invasion of privacy, making these systems unlawful by design, Amnesty International said in a new briefing today. Unlawfu...

29/05/2026

.reforma in using natural materials to restore homes that are highly insulated and damp free.

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

Previously, linking Victron to Shelly required complex coding and custom scripts. Now, it is plug-and-play.

Discover how to use the new native Victron Venus OS v3.70 integration with Shelly to automate hot water, underfloor heating, and whirlpool baths using excess solar power.

24/05/2026

Clearing the land and exposing the original stonework allows owners to move their renovation projects forward without the delay of hand-clearing the site.

Just bought a property in Western Asturias? ECS provides professional land clearing, flail mowing, and excavation for historic properties to help you start your renovation.

22/05/2026

When it comes to building or retrofitting, insulation is often a case of “out of sight, out of mind.” However, choosing the wrong material or skimping on thickness is one of the most expensive mistakes a property owner can make.

Why insulation thickness and material quality matter. Read our direct comparison of Steico wood fibre versus XPS for breathable, high-performance building.

21/05/2026

There is nothing quite like sinking into a steaming whirlpool bath after a long day of hard graft—except, of course, knowing that heating those thousands of litres of water didn't cost you a single penny.

​Hot tubs are notorious energy hogs, but when you pair them with a properly optimised solar setup, they go from a guilty luxury to a completely guilt-free pleasure. We route our surplus daytime solar generation directly into the tub's heating (or cooling) system, converting excess sunshine into thermal storage. This is essentially how underfloor heating functions, using the building itself as a thermal store.

19/05/2026

When you build a standard pergola, you usually choose a size that fits your patio and call it a day. But the moment you decide to turn that pergola into a functional solar array, the engineering rules flip.

How to design a solar pergola frame around panel dimensions. Learn how to handle footprint gaps with eucalyptus battens or sheet metal infills.