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August 17, 2017
Although it might only be a partial eclipse in the UK (like that isn’t still impressive), the solar world is preparing for an unusual occurrence. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or as it more commonly known – living away from social media, you would have seen the absolute meltdown people are having over the solar eclipse that will happen later today.
August 14, 2017
It might surprise you but in Uganda, 90% of the population is not connected to an electric grid, which means most people rely on flame based lamps powered by kerosene. Not only are these lamps dim and expensive, they also come with health costs. Many people living in Uganda will cook over open flames, meaning indoor air pollution can make it equivalent to smoking about two packs of cigarettes in j
August 10, 2017
With energy prices on the rise, it has never seemed like a better time to make your home more energy efficient. By improving your energy efficiency rating you save yourself money and improve the overall performance of your house. Taking a few simple measures, such as turning your heating down, choosing the ‘eco’ setting on your washing machine and using energy-saving light bulbs can make a big dif
August 9, 2017
The tiny little Isle of Eigg might not seem like the kind of place that could teach the world any type of lesson, let alone a lesson concerning the future. A rocky island sitting off the coast of Scotland, its occupants are made up of just over 90 humans and a vast array of wildlife. So, how has this small island become a world pioneer for the sustainable living, which we all need to start practis
August 8, 2017
I won’t add to the trepid fear that may be dooming upon you all, but I will briefly mention that thing that you may have forgot – global warming. Deny it or not, all research and evidence points towards the fact that climate change is the single greatest threat to us. So, could the solution to the energy crisis lie with putting solar panels in space?
August 7, 2017
The majority of us have probably spent the last few months watching or reading the news with a slight feel of trepidation for what the future has to hold. The positive side to the current political turmoil, if there is any at all, is that these worries have led to people wanting to take action. It makes no difference how big or small, people wanting to make the world a little bit better now and fo
August 7, 2017
People are becoming evermore aware of the limiting and damaging consequences of fossil fuels. However, for decades people have been protesting about how humans have been treating our precious planet earth. Here are some of the best protests against fossil fuels in history.
August 4, 2017
The German battery company, Sonnen, want you to declare your independence whilst they prepare for a world without net metering. Their smart energy storage will allow you to enjoy the benefits of solar 24 hours a day. For decades unsightly power plants have been the main source of electricity, now this is slowly but surely being replaced by renewable energy sources. However, even firm advocates of
August 3, 2017
British Gas has announced that it will increase electricity prices by 12.5% in an unpopular move that will impact over 3 million customers. Maybe now is the time to consider renewable, cheaper alternatives. Centrica, the UK energy group that owns British Gas, claimed that the rise was a result of government policy costs – stating that they really had no choice. The company have said that they wou
May 15, 2015
Photovoltaic systems and solar panels have several advantages over other electrical systems, which incorporate Photovoltaic panels are amazingly solid and oblige low upkeep. Photovoltaic systems are extremely flexible and are suitable for heaps of any size, they can be remain solitary, nearby framework, focal network joined or even crossover (in conjunction with different innovations like wind or
April 3, 2015
We all might look at roof and think differently about it – do we need to consider the chimney, the velux, the dormer windows, for example, some might think there are no shading factors while others might think the opposite. Well when it comes down to installing a solar pv system we need to make sure we know what we’re talking about. Any hint of shading on any part of the panels will bring the sola
April 1, 2015
Our final chapter on How To Make Your Solar PV System Go Further takes a look at the Geo Green Monitoring System. This is a quirky little device that helps you monitor the output of your solar pv system. The Geo Green is a wireless monitor that provides an end to end management experience. It will tell you when the panels are working, when they’re not working and when your peak output hours are. U
