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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.…

Energy in the form of electricity is a commodity. It is generated, bought, distributed, sold and consumed. The average price of one unit (one kWh or kilowatt-hour) of electricity is about 15p. That’s how much…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

The current electric vehicle climate Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing rapidly. In 2018 there is estimated to be over 160,000 of them in the UK, and it’s predicted that by 2040, 55% of all…

Recently we’ve been very concerned to have received numerous calls from worried customers who’ve been told that their solar system is dangerous, or running out of warranty, and must be serviced. Other similar sales pitches…