Electric Vehicles Won’t Kill Car Culture, They’ll Make It Even Better
It wasn't that long ago that electric vehicles (EVs) were considered to be boring, underpowered, glorified golf carts with numb handling and wimpy acceleration. We've had plenty of cars disprove that notion over the last five years or so,
#279: The fiascos of denied decline
THE BRITISH ECONOMIC TRAP – A SEEDS ANALYSIS As others have noted, there’s been something almost surreal about the opening phases of the British general election campaign. Premier Rishi Sunak, firing the starting-gun for the 4th July contest outside 10 Downing
More EV choice than ever before with over 100 EV models available to Brits
New data has revealed that British drivers now have more choice than ever when it comes to buying a new electric vehicle (EV). New analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that there are now 102
Solar milestone as small-scale installations pass 1.5 million mark
More than 1.5 million MCS-certified solar PV installations have now been installed across the UK since records began in 2008. MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy, certifying renewable energy systems to heat
Why go solar: The benefits of solar panels
The amount of solar power plugged into the electric grid has surged over the past few years. According to a 2022 survey by the Pew Research Center, 8% of American homeowners are already aboard the solar panel train, and an
The political weaponisation of energy in the 2024 general election
As many readers will already know, the UK is fast approaching its next general election on 4 July 2024. This will, however, be one of the most significant general elections to date, particularly with the Labour Party expected to
Upgrading an Off-Grid Solar and Battery System: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
We upgraded an off-grid solar/battery system, adding an Andersen charger and a Solar Ramp.
Government issues emergency preparation advice: what do you need in your kit?
The Government has given emergency preparation advice against pandemic-style panic buying after encouraging Britons on a new website to have three days’ worth of tinned food and water. The site Prepare went live on Wednesday (May 22) with Deputy
Octopus Energy launches money-saving “plunge pricing” for EV charging
UK electric vehicle (EV) drivers will soon be able to take advantage of cheaper public EV charging when green energy is abundant, as energy supplier Octopus Electroverse launches “Plunge Pricing”. These “Plunge Pricing” events take place when there is