Solar Solve

22/10/2026

A lower purchase price can quickly lose its advantage if the product needs replacing earlier than expected.

For a vessel operator, replacement involves considerably more than simply purchasing another blind. There can be procurement time, freight, vessel access, maintenance labour and another installation to organise.

When the same issue is repeated across several vessels, those costs can become significant.
Our article 'The Hidden Cost of a Low-Cost Marine Blind' looks at why purchase price alone does not always give an accurate picture of the cost of supply.

For operators managing products across a fleet, lifecycle value deserves just as much consideration as the original quotation.

Read the article here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zhTV-0

14/10/2026

Every step counted! 💙

This past Saturday, the Solar Solve team came together to take part in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk in South Shields, completing the 7km walk in support of a cause that touches so many lives.

It was a fantastic opportunity for the team to spend time together outside of work, while raising awareness and funds to support individuals and families affected by dementia.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts, donated and encouraged us along the way. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated.
We're proud to have played our part in helping Alzheimer's Society continue the important work they do every day.

Here are a few photos from the day! 💙

07/10/2026

The lowest-priced marine blind is not always the lowest-cost option.
If something arrives wrong, incomplete or late, the additional cost can quickly appear elsewhere in the project through urgent freight, replacement manufacture, extra installation time or rework and a missed installation window.

Those costs rarely appear on the original supplier quotation, but they still have to be absorbed somewhere. Our Real Cost of Marine Blind Supply Buyers Guide looks at the wider cost of marine blind supply, and the factors procurement and project teams should consider alongside the initial purchase price.

If you are comparing suppliers for an upcoming requirement, it is worth a read.
Download the guide here: The Real Cost of Marine Blind Supply: A Buyer and Designer Guide
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yVNsl0

02/10/2026

A marine blind is usually straightforward to buy once the requirement is clear.

The problems tend to start when one small detail is still unresolved before the order is placed.
Window shape. Fixing position. Operating method. Anti-glare or blackout. Type Approval. Delivery date.

Each one can affect the final product, and getting them confirmed early can help avoid re-measuring, replacement work and installation issues later.
We’ve put together a practical guide for procurement and engineering teams covering the key points to confirm before requesting or approving a marine blind quotation.

👉 Read: How to Specify Marine Blinds Correctly First Time
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yMlVS0

And if you have a current project, send us the drawing or specification. Our team is happy to take a look before the requirement goes any further.

Specify marine anti-glare blinds correctly the first time. Learn key factors for glare control, marine standards, fit, materials, and reliable installation.

25/09/2026

🚶‍♂️💙 We’re getting ready to make every step count.

With the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk in South Shields now just 2 weeks away, the Solar Solve team is looking forward to coming together on 10 October to take on the 7km walk.

For us, this is about much more than the distance.
It’s about supporting the individuals and families affected by dementia, remembering those who have been impacted, and helping Alzheimer’s Society continue the vital work they do every day.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported our fundraising so far. If you’d still like to sponsor Team Solar Solve, every donation, no matter the size, will help us make those 7kms count. 💙

Support our Memory Walk here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yzSD40

Thank you for getting behind us!

Help Michelle Ray raise money to support Alzheimer's Society

24/09/2026

A few of the Solar Solve team recently took part in the Smart Solar Shading Advisor course, delivered by Zoe De Grussa and Andrew Chalk from the BBSA.

The course explored the principles behind specifying effective solar shading, with a strong focus on just how effective external shading can be in helping to manage solar heat gain.

It covered solar radiation, overheating in buildings, visible light, visual comfort and the wider role shading can play in creating more comfortable indoor environments.

With Ziptrak® track-guided outdoor blinds now part of what we manufacture in the UK, these conversations are becoming increasingly practical for us. Customers want to understand how external shading can help keep a room more comfortable, and the course gave our team an even stronger grounding in how to assess, specify and explain the benefits.

A big thank you to Zoe, Andrew and the BBSA for an informative and highly relevant course.
Mark and Jamie as pictured with fellow attendees, photo credit to BBSA.

03/09/2026

Day 3 at SMM Hamburg 2026 and it’s been a great few days for the Solar Solve team so far.

We’ve had plenty of good conversations around marine window shading, bridge blinds and interior blind solutions, and there’s still time to come and see us!

If you’re at SMM today, stop by Stand A1.323 to meet the team and find out more about how Solar Solve can support your next project.

📍 Stand A1.323
📅 SMM Hamburg | 1–4 September 2026

02/09/2026

Our Solar Solve team are at SMM for the next few days.

If you’re at SMM this week and would like to talk marine window shading, bridge blinds or interior blind solutions, come and say hello to the team at stand A1.323.

📅 1–4 September 2026

We look forward to seeing you!

01/09/2026

The Solar Solve team has arrived at SMM Hamburg 2026!

We’re looking forward to a busy few days meeting shipbuilders, shipyards, vessel operators, marine suppliers and partners from across the industry.

If you’re at SMM this week and would like to talk marine window shading, bridge blinds or interior blind solutions, come and say hello to the team.

📍 Stand A1.323
📅 1–4 September 2026

We look forward to seeing you in Hamburg!

27/08/2026

SMM Hamburg is nearly here, and the Solar Solve team will be attending from 1–4 September.

We’re looking forward to meeting shipbuilders, shipyards, vessel operators, marine suppliers and partners from across the industry, and talking all things marine window shading.

If you’re attending, we’d be very happy to meet.
See you in Hamburg!