Electric cars, commonly referred to as EVs, are gaining popularity in the UK due to the push for a more environmentally friendly nation. More than 265,000 electric cars were registered in 2022, which is a growth of 40% on 2021. Whilst being a green solution for drivers, 40-50% of the total electricity production in the UK is still generated by fossil fuels, so electric vehicle owners are turning to household solar power solutions in an attempt to go completely green.
Can solar panels heat my hot tub? Is there such a thing as a solar powered hot tub? Can I take my hot tub off grid? With the increase in hot tub sales in the UK these are just some of the questions we are asked weekly. This blog post will explain why a solar powered hot tub would not work, and alternatives to help decrease the cost of keeping your hot tub running.
Electricity prices in the UK have risen by 65.4% since January 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics. This rise has seen many of us affected and as a result we are all having to change our behaviours to cut down on usage. Over 1 million households in the UK have turned to solar […]
Progress Updates 13/9/16 WOW,! Looking back at the last post.. so much has changed. We now regularly install off-grid houses and power supplies using the Victron power supply along with solar, batteries and normally a backup generator. you can find more on this here: http://www.sunstore.co.uk/Off-Grid-Power/ We are now in a new unit/warehouse workshop. We have 5000sqft of […]
Park homes are very popular these days with the quality of the buildings being built to a very high standard. Low running costs and efficient living along with well placed and naturally beautiful sites make them a very attractive alternative to standard construction homes. The biggest issue we find with these homes is the heating. With […]
