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Off grid storage for your home
Solar panels and small wind turbines are becoming more and more popular amongst the general public as people look for alternative ways to provide electricity for their homes. They both suffer from one key disadvantage, however, in that they are both intermittent as a source of energy. This means that rather than your electricity being […]
Read moreGuide to CCTV Cameras for your home
Simple measures can be taken to help protect your home from thieves, however it is these simple measures that can make a big difference. If your home has absolutely no security measures in place, then you are five times more likely to be burgled compared to a homeowner who has installed simple security measures. On […]
Read moreLighting Options for your Garden
There can be many different reasons why you may want to add light to your garden, it may be for decorative purposes, perhaps for security purposes or maybe for purely functional purposes. In this article we are going to take a look at the different options available for your garden lighting needs. Solar powered garden […]
Read moreEV charging points to be smart by July 2019 with the OLEV Scheme
The eligibility requirements for the OLEV grant scheme is set to change in July 2019 to cover only “smart” charging point installations in domestic homes. The government announced the change to the grant scheme in December 2018, explaining that it will help fulfill their commitment to the Road to Zero Strategy, which sets out new […]
Read moreOngoing skills shortage in the electrotechnical industry
A recent report into the current industry skills shortage was commissioned by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnerships (TESP) and the National Electrotechnical Training (NET). The report has uncovered some of the key issues within skills shortage and is the first of its kind in over ten years that gives us an in depth look into the […]
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