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Are ground mounted solar panels worth installing? Yes, says our renewables expert — but make sure you know the pros and cons

If roof mounted solar panels aren't an option, are ground mounted solar panels a viable alternative? David Hilton explores ...
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Resident sparks heated debate after questioning online hate for solar panel leasing: 'This is not true'

But the upfront cost of solar panels can be prohibitive, which is where solar leasing comes in. Options such as Palmetto's ...

Homebuyer searches for answers after discovering surprise 15-year contract attached to the house: 'Is it too late?'

The backyards of multiple oceanfront homes in Rancho Palos Verdes shifted noticeably over the weekend. One resident of RPV – ...
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Is solar powered underfloor heating a good idea? Here's what the experts want you to know before paying out

"Electric underfloor heating runs at close to 100%. That sounds impressive, and is better than a modern gas or oil boiler ...

Ovo solar review: best for selling your electricity back to the grid

This is the best rate for exporting energy from your solar panels that we know of, but you need to have your panels and solar ...

They Had a Clear Plan To Escape City Life—Now the Ocean Is Their Backyard

Some of the places they’ve been “feel like another planet… cut off from the rest of the world,” Leah Mackenzie told Newsweek.
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Are Solar Generators Good for RV Living?

Recreational vehicles (RVs) have long symbolized freedom—the ability to travel wherever the road leads while carrying the comforts of home. Yet freedom depends on power. From running lights and ...
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Solar experts debunk common myth about 'free' solar panel advertisements: 'Here's … how to spot a promise that's too good to be true'

As solar panels grow in popularity, you've probably come across ads promising "free" solar panels. But are they legitimate?

Daylight saving starts in October for most of Australia, here’s what you need to know

On Sunday, October 5 at 2am local time, clocks will go forward by one hour in NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania and South ...
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Heat pumps – the planning permission battleground

Over the past few years, heat pumps have evolved from niche renewable energy technology to appearing centre stage in the UK’s ...
The Cool Down

Harvard Law School lecturer issues stark warning as 'city-sized' data centers threaten to inflate utility bills: 'Costs … are going to increase for everyone'

The sudden explosion of AI data center construction is making us all pay higher electrical bills, not just the tech companies ...

Glycerin Is The Super-Hydrator Your Skin Needs This Winter, Say Dermatologists

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a clear, syrupy liquid that can come from a few different places. “It's typically ...