Category: Sustainability

  • Should I take a loan to pay for a battery?

    Should I take a loan to pay for a battery?

    Investing in a solar battery for your home can lead to significant long-term savings. With an average annual saving of £700, the upfront cost of around £5,000 is quickly recouped. After repaying the loan, ongoing savings and potential VAT benefits make it a wise investment, offering a projected gain of £2,000 by year 10.

  • Reducing your home’s energy debt

    Reducing your home’s energy debt

    The cheapest energy is are the Watts you don’t buy. This article explores practical energy reduction and avoidance at home.

  • Understanding costs and benefits –Electric vehicles

    Understanding costs and benefits –Electric vehicles

    Currently, there aren’t many low cost EVs. It’s not that EVs are expensive, just that most are high-end vehicles. This blog explores whether the running cost savings of EVs can offset the extra cost of purchase.

  • Solar PV in the UK

    Solar PV in the UK

    In 2023, the UK saw a surge in rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, reaching a record 189,826 registered installations. The country is set to add 1.7 GWp-dc of new solar PV capacity, propelling it toward becoming a multi-gigawatt market in the coming years.