Solar Power

When it comes to solar panels, location is key, baby! Location determines the energy production capacity of solar technology. Finding the best place for the solar panels or the photovoltaic…

A solar panel installation has become one of the most popular sustainable energy installations in the UK and around the world, and what makes it even more popular is its…

Green buildings are more popular than ever. Designing an eco-friendly building will help reduce your carbon footprint, create a more healthy and comfortable living space, and could also save you…

While you can spend a lot of money on having solar panels fitted to your home, you won’t reap their benefits unless you optimise their placement to capture as much…

Whether a solar panel system is designed to generate heat for our homes or produce electricity, a properly functioning solar panel is an obvious requirement. Luckily, a well-designed and installed…

The ‘simplest’ solar water heater ever, especially suited to those with little space or money. Step One Save empty soft drink 2–3 litre plastic bottles. Step Two Paint the bottles…

The goal of this post is to show how to set up a small solar power generator. While there are a lot of decisions you can make, this particular how…

Solar lights are an inexpensive, environmentally friendly solution to outdoor lighting. They utilise an internal rechargeable battery, so they require no wiring and can be placed almost anywhere. Solar-powered lights…

You can use the power of the sun to illuminate your garden at night, and at the same time help save the planet, by using solar lights. Each light has…

A solar garden light has a small solar panel fitted onto the lid which charges one or two AA batteries during the day when the sun is out. At night,…