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picture of solar panels 05/06/2014

Top 5 Ways To Use Solar Power In The Home

June 5, 2014 Solar power has become part of our everyday lives, with wind turbines and solar panels widely used across the UK as an alternative form of generating energy. We all have to play our part in reducing the world’s carbon footprint by keeping the energy we use to a minimum. Here we take a look at the top 5 ways to use solar power in the home, from practical money saving solutions to fun quirky gadgets.  5. Solar Panels Installing solar panels in your home is an easy... Read More

picture of solar panels 27/09/2013

Installing Solar Panels In Your Home

September 27, 2013 Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular for home use as they are a way of generating electricity for free and can essentially save you money. How Solar Panels Work The way solar panels work is that they use sunlight to generate electricity by capturing the suns energy with special cells called photovoltaic cells. One common misconception of solar panels is that they need direct sunlight in order to generate electricity, but this is not the case. Even on a cloudy day solar panels are capable of harnessing... Read More