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SunGift expands commercial team to manage influx of largescale solar projects

9th Jul 2021
We’re delighted to announce the addition of two experienced managers to our commercial team to streamline the handling of largescale solar projects across the UK. New Contracts and Commercial Manager Tom Ransley brings a wealth of…
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Future bright for solar industry – but more can still be done

9th Jul 2021
Lighting the Way, a new report from trade group Solar Energy UK suggests that while the UK solar industry could feasibly grow twofold by 2030, if it is to align with net zero targets it…
The solar panel-opedia - a brief history of solar PV technology

The solar panel-opedia – a brief history of solar PV technology

1st Oct 2020
Welcome to the SunGift solar panel-opedia, your one-stop-shop for all things solar PV. We'll be winding our time machines back a couple of centuries to the discovery of the photovoltaic effect in 1839. Our journey will…
How much energy can my solar panels generate?

How much energy can my solar panels generate?

1st Oct 2020
It is now possible to live a lifestyle where you generate much of the energy you use on your own roof. So, you can greatly reduce your reliance on buying in electricity from your supplier.…
Sungift Car Solar Charging

Driving on sunshine part 3: solar EV charging

28th Sep 2020
How can I charge my EV from my solar PV system? Your EV charging point is so much more than just a fancy plug socket for your car. An EV charge point with solar PV integration will…
Driving on sunshine part 2: EV charging basics

Driving on sunshine part 2: EV charging basics

28th Sep 2020
First of all – do you even need a charging point installed for your EV? The short answer is no, technically you don’t. But, you’ll really wish you had one. Most EVs come with two charging cables* Cable…
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A glossary of renewables terminology

28th Sep 2020
Let’s go over some of the terminology that is commonly used when we talk about renewable installations. The only thing you need to know is this simple equation below: Power (Watts) = Energy (Joules) / Time…
Driving on sunshine part 1: how to drive for free on clean solar energy

Driving on sunshine part 1: how to drive for free on clean solar energy

28th Sep 2020
Would you like to charge up your electric vehicle (EV) with free, clean energy? With a solar car charger you can do just that. It is widely accepted that the mass rollout of solar PV and…
Ground Mounted Solar PV

Why SunGift loves the Cornish Rocker ground mounted solar PV system

26th Sep 2020
No suitable roof space available? No problem. Ground-mounted solar PV isn’t only for the vast solar farms you see in the fields, you can also very easily have a ground-mounted solar PV system at your home.…
Under the panel

Under the panel

26th Sep 2020
Have you ever thought about how solar panels are fixed onto a roof? Have you ever wondered if the fixings will stand the test of time, wind and rain? We have. In fact, we’ve spent the…
SunGift Energy Car

Driving on Sunshine – How to drive for free on clean solar energy

30th Jun 2020
Would you like to charge up your electric vehicle (EV) with free, clean energy? With a solar car charger you can do just that. It is widely accepted that the mass rollout of solar PV and…
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Exeter takes No.1 UK Green Motoring Hotspot as ULEV Registrations Soar

21st Jan 2020
Exeter has become the greenest motoring hotspot among UK towns and cities with ULEV registrations up 157% in the past 12 months. A Freedom of Information request submitted to the DVLA, by the car selling…
Electric Car Parking

SunGift Energy Pioneering in Solar PV Project on Dundee Car Parks

18th Dec 2019
From the South West to Scotland - SunGift Energy's Pioneering Work is Taking Us Across the UK! Dundee in Scotland is taking steps to become a leading city for electric vehicles (EVs). As we previously installed…
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LED Lighting Installed at Exeter School by SunGift Energy

18th Dec 2019
The future’s looking brighter for the students of one Exeter school thanks to SunGift Energy. After carrying out a free survey at Ladysmith Infant school, SunGift highlighted a substantial cost-saving by replacing lights throughout the school…
EV Charge SunGift

Need to Charge Your Electric Car? – the OLEV Grant Can Help With the Cost of Installing a Charge Point

18th Dec 2019
Thinking of Buying an Electric Car? - You’ll need to think about the best way to charge it too. The UK Government is currently offering grants towards the cost of installing a home charge point and…
Huxham Barn

SunGift Energy Have Moved!

18th Dec 2019
We’re now settled in at our new home at Huxham Barns. It’s a world away from our previous locations, and so much better suited to us as a green energy business! We’re still close to Exeter…
Henry Hoover Solar Panels

SunGift Solar Increase Solar PV Capacity at Numatic International – Home to Iconic Henry Vacuum Cleaner

18th Dec 2019
SunGift Make Light Work of Increasing Solar Capacity at Numatic - Home to the iconic Henry Vacuum Cleaner. The UK’s largest commercial cleaning equipment manufacturer and creator of the Henry vacuum, Numatic, have first-hand experience of…
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Region’s top architects update knowledge and enjoy local cider at SunGift Energy

18th Dec 2019
Some of Devon’s top architects came together to discover the latest technology available in the renewable energy sector, as well as enjoy some local cider, courtesy of SunGift Energy. We have recently moved to new premises…
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Local plastic-free shop needs your support

6th Jul 2018
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest ecological problems of our time. But thankfully, anti-plastic campaigns are garnering support from all over the world. As individuals we can all become more plastic-conscious and find alternative…
Oliver Grogono

Meet the team – Oli

2nd Jul 2018
Oli joined SunGift in 2010 as an expert in the design and specification of commercial PV systems. He uses 3D design software to simulate systems and analyse their performance, using this information to calculate their…
SUNGIFT HELP REDUCE FUEL POVERTY WITH THE TESLA POWERWALL 2

SunGift help reduce fuel poverty with the Tesla Powerwall 2

29th Jun 2018
SunGift is a strong proponent of energy storage both for its environmental and financial benefits. This technology can make the biggest impact, however, for poorer households struggling with their energy bills. We recently collaborated with the…
Labrador

New service could revolutionise the home energy market

26th Jun 2018
A start-up that switches users to the cheapest energy tariff could save customers up to £300 a year on their bills, and some predict that this will revolutionise the home energy market. The Labrador energy switcher…
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Increased use of renewables to change the way we fulfil supply and demand needs

26th Jun 2018
By 2020 the UK is predicted to be generating over half of its energy from renewable energy sources. The leading reason for this is that the cost of solar and wind energy is predicted to…
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The financial, environmental and health benefits of LEDs

26th Jun 2018
Perhaps one of the most underrated aspects of a business is its lighting. But what most people consider to be an unremarkable facet of modernity can actually have extensive implications, not just on efficiency and…
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