With energy prices rising by over 100% over the past year, more and more people are evaluating whether or not they should pursue a solar panel installation. Solar panels have become increasingly popular as they provide an environmentally friendly way to generate electricity and can save you money on your energy bill. But they are…
The ushering in of new rules surrounding the operation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points has come into effect as of the 1st of July, with the government keen to see more significant numbers of EV charging infrastructure installed across the UK. The changes will affect how and when EV charge points are feeding power…
With electric vehicles (EVs) containing huge, powerful batteries, many homeowners are wondering if they can use their cars to power their homes and eliminate their electric bills. The idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds and may only be a few years off coming to fruition. So with that in mind, let’s take a closer…
With an ever-increasing number of electric vehicle owners in the UK and a continued push towards emission-free motoring, the question of whether or not you can charge an electric vehicle (EV) with solar panels to become even more energy efficient is bound to come up. The technology to do this exists, and a number of…
As the price of filling up an average family car heads north of £100, electric motoring has never looked so attractive. Moreover, a recent analysis has uncovered the costs of running comparative combustion-engine and electric cars and found that charge point “refuelling” saves EV drivers an average of £60 per “tank” of fuel. So what…
According to a recent report released by Transport and Environment UK, there are more charge points in the workplace than there are available on public streets. According to the figures released in the report, there are 33,000 charge points at workplaces across the UK, compared to 31,500 at public sites. So what does this mean…
This month sees the introduction of the new building regulations that will ensure all future new-build residential homes and commercial buildings, including office blocks and supermarkets, will have EV charge points installed. In fact, planning permission will no longer be granted for new projects missing provisions for an EV charge point. So how will the…
As of April 1 2022, the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme has been significantly reformed, with a significant reduction in the availability of partially subsided EV charge point installations. However, despite the new restrictions, plenty of support is still available for individuals and businesses looking to install electric charging infrastructure. With that in mind, let’s walk…
With energy prices still rising at an alarming rate, many homeowners are looking at ways to reduce their monthly spending on gas and electricity. With thousands of people now working from home on a permanent or part-time basis – and therefore using more energy during the day – solar panels represent an excellent way to…
As an ever-increasing number of local authorities are looking at installing public EV charging points, campaigners have pointed out the potential safety issues associated with them, particularly for lone female drivers. Poorly lit and secluded charging spots can put female drivers at risk as they have to wait in dark and out-of-the-way locations for as…