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It’s been brought to our attention that many of our customers are receiving unsolicited calls from companies offering to annually service their solar PV system in exchange for a monthly fee, to install expensive upgrades…

In our last newsletter we talked about the coming energy revolution and the smart grid (click here). The way we generate and use energy is set to change rapidly in coming years. At SunGift, we’ve been…

Gabriel had a very environmentally-conscious upbringing through his mother and was gifted a creative streak by his grandmother, Mary Wondrausch, who was awarded an OBE for services to the arts. Gabriel initially qualified as a renewable…

SunGift recently installed a 22kW solar PV system at the Donkey Sanctuary in Ivybridge. The system will help to power the sanctuary’s offices and its classrooms, where children with additional needs get to meet the…

NPower recently announced a huge 15% rise in electricity prices. It’s been suggested that energy prices may rise by between 5 and 10% this year for householders. Businesses with fixed energy tariffs coming to an…

Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla, nailed his colours to the mast recently by saying he would solve South Australia’s grid issues in 100 days, by providing at least 100 megawatts of battery storage. If not,…

Renewable heating The domestic RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) is a Government subsidy designed to help householders swap carbon intensive heating systems for lower carbon alternatives. Following consultation, domestic RHI payments have been given the go-ahead to…

We’ve had loads of enquiries about battery storage in the last few months. Of course, one of the big questions is how much a battery for your PV system will cost. To help you decide…

This article was first release in March 2017. Tesla Powerwall 2 We mentioned in our Christmas newsletter (2016) that Tesla had launched a new battery, the Powerwall 2. A year or two ago, if you didn’t use the…

Grants Available Energy providers recently incurred large fines for failing to provide smart meters to their customers. The Carbon Trust is using some of this money to help businesses fund energy efficiency measures, through accredited installers…

Welcome to our spring newsletter. Spring is a time of change and there’s been plenty of upheaval around the world recently. But, two things remain constant. Firstly, despite a slight dip last year, energy prices generally…

Devon’s first Tesla Powerwall reduces amount of electricity Mike and Jan buy from their energy company by 86% A Devon couple have reduced the amount of electricity they buy from their energy company by 86%, after…

In December changes to the domestic and non-domestic RHI were announced, following the consultation launched in Spring 2016.  The main surprise is an increase in tariffs for some domestic heating technologies!  The changes are expected…

Yes, solar PV, energy storage and LEDs can save you, or your business, lots of money. But, with the spectre of climate change looming ever larger, there’s another reason too: saving the planet. At SunGift,…

We like to say thank you to our loyal customers when they refer a friend. And, what better way to do this than with a treat supplied by one of the businesses we’ve worked with?…

At SunGift we love working to make people’s houses greener and their energy bills cheaper. That’s why we’re really pleased that local developers are now putting the emphasis on green by building zero carbon homes. Heritage…

What happens if your solar panels produce energy and you’re not there to use it? If you have a Tesla battery, it will scoop the energy up and store it for you. But, once the…

Tesla News Ever heard of Ta’u? We hadn’t either until we heard that the whole island is now powered by a combination of energy storage and solar PV! The system is set to provide almost 100% of…

Tesla has launched the new Powerwall 2 battery. It can store a whopping 14kW of energy, which is double its predecessor. One or more Tesla batteries, in conjunction with solar PV, will store the energy your…

Electric cars are the future and a new grant for businesses (on top of the existing one for consumers) and tax relief are paving the way. We’re really excited to have teamed up with eo, who’ve…

LEDs have been around since the 1960s, but recently they’ve come into their own. Modern LED lighting is a great way to save energy and money. LEDs can provide lighting on many scales and in…

I recently attended Regen SW’s Renewable Futures conference. The discussion was dominated by smart energy and the smart grid. A “smart grid” is an electricity network that uses technology and communication to match supply and demand.…

Welcome to SunGift’s Christmas Newsletter! We’ve got loads to shout about this festive season, to help you save money, and the environment. It’s clearer than ever that renewable energy is at the forefront of a coming energy…

LED lighting can help reduce lighting costs, consuming up to 70% less energy than conventional lighting. See how LED lighting has helped schools to reduce their energy bills and improve the working environment for both…