Clueless or confused about solar panels, feed in tariffs, microgeneration and the promise of “free” electricity? This straightforward guide for the ordinary homeowner looks at various factors to consider before deciding whether or not to install some form of solar power. No sales pitch, no bullshit and no baffling jargon – just a simple down to earth trawl through the available options. Continue reading
A straightforward guide to understanding, buying, installing and benefiting from what is arguably the ultimate expression of renewable energy – solar lighting. Continue reading
A really brief skim through the basic elements behind those solar panels that are seemingly starting to appear just about everywhere. Science degree not required! Continue reading
So what is a Solar Shed and why should you care? Find out more than you thought possible about the last word in shed technology for a new age. Continue reading
Solar panels are a great way to harness the energy and power of the sun to convert it into usable electricity. Buildings with solar panels can save hundreds of dollars each year on energy costs in a home or office. … Continue reading
Bye bye oil. Hello, well what exactly? No one seems to have any good ideas, or to be brutally honest, any ideas whatsoever. There are various possibilities being floated around but not too many of these even qualify as half baked, let alone as seriously viable propositions. So what might or might not be around the corner (by which I mean the next decade or two)… Continue reading
Well everyone now knows about domestic solar power – thanks to recent generous government support it seems as if pretty well everyone with a suitable house, money to invest and half a brain has jumped at the chance and installed solar PV panel on their roof. But what about the arguably much more important commercial side of things? Continue reading
Solar powered electricity is easily accessible these days to most homes and businesses that want to achieve energy independence, save money on electricity, and reduce their negative impact on the environment. But photovoltaic solar cells are not the only way … Continue reading
