Levelized Cost of Energy
Although the term itself is pretty scary, the idea is actually really simple. The levelized cost of energy (also known as the levelized cost of electricity or LCOE, because the energy industry loves to make life complicated) is an estimated…
Building Regs and Planning Permission for Solar Panels
Like many big purchases or renovations, solar panels come with a lot of paperwork. It’s not as much here in the UK as in some other parts of the world, but you still might want to consider investing in a…
Apple Goes Fully Renewable
Tech giant Apple announced last week that it’s operations are now running on 100% renewable energy, with further projects set to more than double their energy production in the coming years. Apple’s Energy Use From their data centre in Reno,…
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
Size The two dictating factors for the initial cost of the panels are size and quality. A larger system means more electricity produced, which in the long term will make a bigger impact on your bills and provide more surplus…
Solar Panel Maintenance: Taking Care of Your Panels
Harnessing solar energy has in recent years become such a widespread and mainstream way of generating power, that it’s hard to take a walk to the shops without seeing it. Solar panels are a popular choice for those wanting to…
Can I Take my Solar PV Panels With Me When I Move?
With all the time, care and money that goes in to fitting PV panels to your property, it can be a bit heartbreaking to let it all go. It’s no surprise that many people are keen to take their solar…
Can I install solar panels on a listed building?
There are a lot of great things about living in an old period home is pretty, but trying to heat and power them efficiently and in an eco-friendly way can be a real challenge. Living in a listed building doesn’t necessarily…
Can solar panels catch fire?
Are solar panels a fire hazard? There have been a lot of scare stories put out by the press recently, riding a wave of raised anxiety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But are solar panels actually ever to blame for…
Why install energy saving and low carbon technologies when building homes?
It is easy to be short-sighted when building homes. Many developers are out to maximise profits, and they fail to see the benefit for them in adding costs by installing energy saving technologies. In this blog, we want to show…
What to think about when installing solar panels
Solar panels are a popular choice for those wanting to generate their own electricity. They’re relatively quick to install, easy to maintain, and can save you money while reducing your carbon footprint. There are a few things to consider when…