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When Robert Phillips had his solar PV system installed by SunGift, he was so pleased with the work that he told his friends about it. And when one of them contacted us to get his…

In the past month we’ve witnessed another positive step forward for solar – as the government removed the red tape from large rooftop schemes, so that all systems up to 1 MW (that’s about the size…

…and now you can have one too. This month we achieved another industry first by having the latest solar awning installed at our Exeter HQ. It’s an amazing system that enables you to have either a…

Gabriel Wondrausch, the chief of UK Solar Installer of the Year SunGift Solar, has reacted positively to today’s news that the red tape is being removed from large rooftop schemes, with all systems up to…

How solar is reducing farm shop’s CO2 emissions and overheads Award-winning Devon Farm shop Darts Farm is nationally renowned for sourcing first-rate local produce, so it’s no surprise that the businesses has kicked off 2015 by…

We’ve always felt that businesses in the renewable energy industry (or any industry for that matter) should adhere to the very highest standards, which is why – when Devon & Somerset Trading Standards launched their…

You could be forgiven for thinking that – with many people’s energy bills actually dropping over the past few months – the number of homeowners deciding to generate their own renewable heat and electricity would…

One of the most exciting things about having solar panels installed is checking – day-by-day, month-by-month – how much free energy you have generated. And, one of the latest and best ways to do this…

When the Western Morning News was running a story on the lack of solar farms that won the governments’ ‘Contracts for Difference’, they came straight to SunGift’s Gabriel Wondrausch for expert comment.  But Gabriel was…

It’s one of the requirements that made social landlords think twice about having renewable heat technologies installed, but now – thanks to new legislation – there is no need to have a Green Deal assessment…

If not, you only have until 8 April to register If you’ve had a renewable heat technology – solar thermal, heat pumps (air and ground source) or a biomass boiler – installed in your house in…

One of SunGift’s primary beliefs is that renewable energy is a long-term investment – not just another short-term fix.  That’s why we’re once again supporting Tedx Exeter, an event that is devoted to ‘Ideas Worth…

National Careers Week event at Exeter College will show the huge opportunities in renewable energy While students all over the UK will be getting advice on their future careers during the ‘Life Skills National Careers Week’,…

The new GEO Solar II monitor – for FREE – from SunGift   One of the most exciting things about having solar panels installed is checking – day-by-day, month-by-month – how much free energy you have generated. One…

OK, it might cost more than 10 household solar PV systems, but if you have a spare £80,000, then you could purchase yourself a solar-powered bicycle. Featuring just two solar panels – one in front and…

Next week we’ll be showing farmers, landowners, markets, farm shops and food producers why solar is so beneficial for their business at the Farm and More Show at Westpoint arena, just outside of Exeter. Located on…

Increasing numbers of SunGift customers have been claiming their ‘Big Green Referral Scheme’ prizes of late, but one winner – Clive Mitchell – really stood out this month, because he recommended our services – despite…

Not only are solar panels doing wonders for lowering the electricity bills of existing houses – they’re also being specified for new-builds, including exclusive developments, resulting in zero-carbon homes. If you’d like to see just how…

Why the latest DROP in the Feed-in Tariff is a good thing… …but why you should also act quickly if to get the best deal Usually, when we have an announcement that the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) is…

With 50 per cent of homeowners keen to put solar panels on their roofs – but 30 per cent unsure because they distrust solar sales people – we’ve compiled a list of the eight rules…

We’re advocates of solar panels in almost any situation, just as long as they are located in an area that has a good amount of solar radiation and includes well-installed wiring. Unfortunately, that’s exactly where one…

Solar expert Oli’s reputation is growing Your site and its individual characteristics and as unique as you are, which is why it’s essential that every solar PV system is individually designed to make the most of…

Western-Power-approved technology paves way for thousands of businesses to choose solar One of key benefits of putting solar panels on your business’s roof has been to lower your bills by reducing your reliance on fossil fuels.  …

We’ve already seen how delighted Peter Pengilly was with his SunGift installation, but he had even more to be pleased about when he discovered that he’d earned £50 in Darts Farm vouchers for recommending us…