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Energy Saving Tips – How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill
As energy prices have skyrocketed over the past few years, we are far more conscious of our energy usage and the impact of our actions on our bills. There are many small ways we can reduce our consumption and therefore lower our energy bills. Not only does reducing our consumption improve our financial state, but it can also have a positive environmental impact....
What is a Solar Battery & What Does it Do?
A solar battery is a system for storing the energy generated by your solar panels until such a time as you need to use that energy. Solar panels have been around for many years, but their main flaw has been that the energy they produce must be used when it is...
BSI Provides Best Practice Recommendations For Home Battery Installs
The new PAS issued by the BSI provides best-practice recommendations for home battery installs. It advises against installing batteries in lofts and voids such as under-stairs, but it is important to note that this is not a regulation, but rather a specification for...
Peak and Off Peak Hours For Electricity
One of the main problems facing the national grid is that electricity demand could be more consistent. Peak and off-peak hours refer to the times of day when the national grid experiences a higher demand for electricity than at other times. Understanding peak and...
Getting Started With Home Battery Storage Without Solar
People tend to assume that you must have solar panels fitted on your home to install a home battery storage UK system, but this isn’t the case. More and more people are choosing to have a home battery storage system fitted without solar panels. This may be so that you...
What Is Battery Energy Storage?
Battery energy storage is storing energy generated by natural resources, such as sun, wind, or tidal, and stored for when needed. Renewable energies are an incredible way to produce power as we transition away from fossil fuels, but they have one crucial problem....
Is Electricity Cheaper At Night?
The answer to this is – it depends. If you are on a standard energy contract, your electricity is charged at a flat rate, so you pay the same amount for each unit of energy used, regardless of the time of day or night. However, it will cost your energy provider more...
How Much Does It Cost To Install An Electric Car Charger?
With the growth in the popularity of electric cars, more and more people are installing EV charging points, whether at home, at work, or in public places. The cost of installing an electric car charger will vary depending on the location, requirements, and usage....
How Much Do Solar Panel Batteries Cost?
Solar panel batteries are an additional cost for your greener lifestyle but are a vital part of the overall picture. Solar panels are an excellent way to provide green energy for your home; they are affordable to install and simple, and the sun shines down, creating...
Everything You Need To Know About Storing Solar Energy
Solar energy is one of the most impressive of Earth’s natural resources. As more and more of us are looking for clean energy and trying to move away from the carbon-heavy load of fossil fuels, we are turning to solar power. Solar power is simple, straightforward, and...
Preparing For Your Home EV Charger Installation
If you are looking to join the growing numbers of people moving to electric cars, installing a home EV charger is a sensible idea. While you can charge your electric vehicle using public charging stations, the simplest is to charge your car overnight. Installing a...