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Unveiling the Truth: Does Solar Power Work on Cloudy Days in the UK?

In recent years, the UK has seen a surge in interest and investment in renewable energy sources, particularly solar power. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy alternatives to combat climate change, solar energy has emerged as a promising solution. However, a common question that arises, especially in a country known for its cloudy skies, […]

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Maximising Solar Energy Potential: A Comprehensive Buyer’s Guide to Solar Batteries

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In today’s pursuit of sustainable energy, solar power systems have emerged as a leading solution, offering not only environmental advantages but also significant potential for cost savings. However, the intermittent nature of solar energy generation can pose challenges, particularly when a consistent power supply is essential. Enter solar batteries—the game-changer in maximising solar energy utilisation

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Exploring Sustainable Energy Solutions: A Comprehensive Overview of Solar Power, Air Source Heat Pumps, and Beyond

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Solar Power: Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP): Other Renewable Energy Sources: While solar power and air source heat pumps offer significant advantages, it’s important to briefly describe other renewable energy sources: Each renewable energy source has its unique benefits, and the choice depends on factors such as location, climate, and energy requirements. Get in touch

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Navigating the UK’s Energy Price Cap Rise in January 2024: A Call for Solar PV Installation

Energy, Solar Panels / Mike Wilcock

Introduction: As we usher in the new year, homeowners in the UK are bracing themselves for an unwelcome change – an energy price cap rise set to take effect from January 1, 2024. Ofgem has announced that the typical annual household bill will see an increase to £1,928, reflecting a 5% rise from the current

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How Your Mortgage Lender Can Help You Cut Your Energy Bills By Investing In Solar Today

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The Energy price Landscape It’s no secret that energy bills in the UK have soared at an astronomical rate and most homeowners are now struggling to keep up. In April 2022 household energy bills increased by 54% which was followed by an October increase of 27%. This sizeable change in monthly spending has tightened the

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Are You Aware of These Benefits of Switching to Solar Power in the UK?

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Over 20 tonnes of Carbon are produced by a home in the UK on an average. 30% of these Carbon emissions are accredited to energy used in heating, ACs, operation of home appliances, etc. Given the current state of global warming, it is imperative that homes in the UK strive to reduce their Carbon footprint,

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Is a Solar Battery Storage System Worth It?

Energy / Mike Wilcock

The concept of Solar PV battery storage is to save and store your unused Solar energy that you have produced through the day to use later when your Solar PV panels have stopped producing energy. Without battery storage this energy would have made its way back to the grid and you would have received either

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Is Solar PV worth the Investment?

Energy / Mike Wilcock

If you’re reading this blog you’re likely on the journey that thousands before you have been on. You’re browsing the internet after becoming interested in the idea of solar pv and how it can save you money but the question that still burns away at you is: ‘Are solar panels worth the investment?’ There is

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How the energy price cap rise will effect you

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As expected, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a huge price increase in the cost of energy supplied to homes and businesses by increasing the energy price cap by a staggering 54%! What does this mean for you? Your energy bills are going to increase exponentially from the 1st April and unfortunately the chance of them

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