I’m no expert, but….

I’m no expert, but….

by | Aug 31, 2015 | renewable energy

So twice this week I’ve had conversations with people who said something along the lines of “Well I’m no expert but really solar isn’t much good here in Northern Ireland because unless its really sunny they don’t work and its never really...
One for the techies

One for the techies

by | Aug 19, 2015 | renewable energy

The last couple of weeks have seen our renewable energy setup almost completed, as the wind turbine was commissioned, although we quickly realised that we would need some additional capacity to deal with all the power coming in. Our Victron Multiplus 24/3000/50...
Solar Independence Day

Solar Independence Day

by | Jul 3, 2015 | renewable energy

Today is apparently ‘Solar Independence Day’, and the good weather means that just about now an amazing 15% of the UK’s power needs are being met with solar. Of course, around here 100% of our power needs are being met with solar all the time, and...
Energy freedom

Energy freedom

by | Apr 8, 2015 | renewable energy

So the end of a sunny spring day, and although it is only April, we are finding that our 4kw solar pv (which is the most common pv installation size in Northern Ireland) has supplied our needs all day, including a couple of loads of washing, running a regular fridge,...
A new neighbour

A new neighbour

by | Mar 19, 2015 | renewable energy

Well we have a new neighbour – 3 fields away is this 250kw turbine, and it has been fascinating to watch the progress as it has grown over the last few days. As you can see, it is a fair size, and certainly makes an impact on the skyline. Interestingly I find...