Solar PV panels have long been a popular renewable technology among self-builders and renovators. Thanks to a mixture of government incentives and falling technology prices, demand for solar photovoltaics (PV) has boomed over the last decade. The once-generous Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) have now been dropped (the replacement Smart Export Guarantee is far less generous, and […]
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Renewable Energy Myths Debunked
Renewable energy has been all the rage for some years now. This is partly down to the generous subsidies that have been available from the public purse, in the shape of the Feed In Tariff and the Renewable Heat Incentive, as well as a desire on the part of homeowners and self builders to do […]
Solar Battery Storage: Guide to Solar PV Batteries
Solar battery storage is designed to store the electricity your panels generate during the daytime, in order to use it later in the day or overnight. This can help you to make the most of renewable electricity and reduce your reliance on grid-based power. Solar electric panels are a popular technology with self builders and […]
Q&A: Heat Pumps Explained
Installing a piece of renewable technology into your home is a bold move. But it’s one that could save you a lot of money in the future, as well as providing you with the peace of mind that your own carbon footprint has been reduced. One of the most popular options for self-builders is to […]
Biomass Boilers Explained
Burning wood in order to heat your home may seem like a pretty old-fashioned idea, but modern technology has brought us way past the traditional open fireplace. In the right circumstances, today’s bells-and-whistles biomass boilers can rival gas in terms of running costs – and potentially deliver a sustainable, low-carbon solution for your project. What […]
Energy-Efficient Home on a Sloping Plot
When an overgrown, steeply sloping plot situated opposite their family home of 25 years came up for sale, Mandy and Tony Slater jumped at the chance to purchase it with the intent of creating an energy-efficient new property from scratch. “We’ve never self built before, but we always said if the plot of land opposite […]
Choosing a Structural System for your Eco Home
Speak to any one of the experts at our Build It Live shows about constructing a sustainable property that doesn’t cost the earth to run, and you’re likely to hear the phrase ‘fabric first’ as part of their reply. That’s because, alongside careful design and good workmanship, a high-performance structural envelope is one of the […]
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