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The ECO scheme is ending. Here's how to build a business that sells direct
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The ECO scheme is ending. Here's how to build a business that sells direct

ECO businesses know how to sell, but selling funded measures to eligible households is a completely different discipline from selling to homeowners spending their own money. With the scheme ending in 2026, Jamie Duncan explains what needs to change and why the able-to-pay market is a bigger opportunity than ECO ever was.

Jamie Duncan

Jamie Duncan

27 February 2026

How the Best Renewable Energy Companies Onboard & Scale
Podcast

How the Best Renewable Energy Companies Onboard & Scale

Jamie Duncan, Head of Customer Operations at Payaca, shares what separates thriving renewable energy businesses from those that stall out. Structured onboarding, AI tools like Agent Dave, and a willingness to embrace change.

Jamie Duncan

Jamie Duncan

26 February 2026

Meet Agent Dave: AI that actually does the work inside your CRM
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Meet Agent Dave: AI that actually does the work inside your CRM

In a conversation with Digital Tool Bag, Payaca CEO Matt Franklin demos Agent Dave, the AI assistant built into Payaca that can set up automations, analyse pipelines, create templates, and configure accounts through simple chat.

Matt Franklin

Matt Franklin

20 February 2026

What Software Do EV Charger Installers Need?
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What Software Do EV Charger Installers Need?

A practical guide to the software options for EV charger installation businesses. Covers the difference between charger management and installer management, compares tools from spreadsheets to purpose-built platforms, and explains what to look for as you scale.

Jamie Duncan

Jamie Duncan

14 February 2026

What CRM Do Heat Pump Installers Use?
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What CRM Do Heat Pump Installers Use?

A practical comparison of CRM and business software options for heat pump installation companies. Covers generic CRMs, HVAC field service tools, and purpose-built clean tech platforms.

Joe Gravestock

Joe Gravestock

13 February 2026

What Job Management Software Works for Battery Installers?
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What Job Management Software Works for Battery Installers?

Battery storage installers have unique operational needs that generic field service tools don't address. We compare the software options available, from spreadsheets and solar-specific tools to purpose-built clean tech platforms.

Jamie Duncan

Jamie Duncan

12 February 2026

The Future of Solar Energy in the UK and Beyond
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The Future of Solar Energy in the UK and Beyond

Where is solar energy headed? From perovskite cells to agrivoltaics, we cover the technology, policy, and market trends shaping the future of solar power in the UK and globally.

Felix Rusby

Felix Rusby

6 February 2026

2025: The year Payaca grew up
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2025: The year Payaca grew up

Enterprise wins, profitability, and why we're betting big on AI that actually does things.

Matt Franklin

Matt Franklin

19 December 2025

Design for simplicity at Payaca
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Design for simplicity at Payaca

This value represents our commitment and focus to remove complexity for our clients. In order to achieve this, it needs to be adopted across the whole organisation.

Joe Gravestock

Joe Gravestock

18 December 2025

Create easy forms for collecting on-site job info
How-to Guide

Create easy forms for collecting on-site job info

Stop messy paperwork! Learn to create simple digital forms in Payaca for your team to use on-site. Get accurate job info straight to your mobile app, every time.

Matt Franklin

Matt Franklin

31 May 2025

Learning from Sweden's heat pump rollout
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Learning from Sweden's heat pump rollout

Sweden leads the world in heat pump adoption. We look at what drove their success and what the UK can learn from their approach to scaling installations.

Matt Franklin

Matt Franklin

14 October 2024

600,000 Heat Pump Installations a Year: How Do We Get There?
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600,000 Heat Pump Installations a Year: How Do We Get There?

The UK government has set out an ambitious target to install 600,000 heat pumps per year, the industry seems to be far behind this target. In this blog, we look at what steps the renewable sector as a whole can take to help get us there.

Felix Rusby

Felix Rusby

23 September 2024

Can solar panels be recycled?
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Can solar panels be recycled?

Breaks down how solar panels are recycled and some of the challenges involved in the recycling process. This article covers specific examples from the UK as well as predictions about where the industry is headed.

Felix Rusby

Felix Rusby

26 July 2024

Do I Need MCS to Install Solar PV or Heat Pumps?
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Do I Need MCS to Install Solar PV or Heat Pumps?

MCS accreditation is not legally required to install solar panels or heat pumps, but it significantly limits available work opportunities. Learn why MCS certification matters for your renewable energy business.

Felix Rusby

Felix Rusby

1 July 2024

Where Are Solar Panels Made?
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Where Are Solar Panels Made?

Understanding the global solar panel supply chain — from raw materials to final assembly. Learn where components originate and what this means for the industry.

Felix Rusby

Felix Rusby

24 June 2024

Do I need a CRM for my business?
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Do I need a CRM for my business?

This article weighs up the reasons why you should consider investing in a CRM, including signs that you need it and what type of solution to look for.

Felix Rusby

Felix Rusby

20 January 2024