With many consumers on the hunt for ways to save energy, live more sustainably and save money, solar energy is a natural solution. The sun is a renewable power source, one which can be used to provide electricity and hot water within the home. Here’s a look at the ins and outs of solar panels.

Top engineers and electricians offer valuable tips to ensure your home remains comfortable and safe throughout the year.

Many home issues are easier to prevent than to fix. Here’s a handy checklist to keep your home in good, energy-efficient, working order.

As the cost of living crisis continues, homeowners are questioning the efficiency of the appliances in their home in an effort to reduce their energy bills as much as possible.

The net-zero race is on – and in 2019, the UK Government committed to a target of getting to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 to help mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on the global stage. 

On a dark and gloomy day, how effective are solar panels? That’s typically the question on everyone’s mind when considering a purchase. Thankfully, we are now being introduced to the world of storage batteries, which can be charged during the day to fully kick in when your solar panels are less effective, giving you a back-up source for when the sun is hidden away. Thanks to this storage, we could see more homes opting for a solar-powered future as well as across-the-board savings on energy bills.

Clean and sustainable energy sources are a huge topic of discussion whilst we battle with climate change and look for less damaging and more sustainable energy solutions. With new innovations coming into play regularly, we’re going to take a look at how the earth beneath your feet is an energy resource – one that most people never take into consideration.

Incandescent and inefficient halogen light bulbs are being gradually phased out of the market, with energy saving bulbs stepping up to the plate. This new generation of light bulbs shine brighter, last longer, and reduce the amount of energy that’s required to power them. They’re an efficient everyday solution, lowering your electricity bill and helping you to get more out of a common household item.

To switch energy supplier, all you need is your post code and a recent energy bill. You can find out various tariffs through Ofgem approved sites, which ensures you get the best deal based on your current living situation. Ofgem have researched that you can on average save around £300 on your annual energy bills if you switch supplier.