Buckle up for bigger energy bills
The warning signs were there, and as predicted energy prices will rise for millions of people across the UK in October, right at the start of the cold weather, but not just by 9.2% as per Ofgem's previous price cap. Regulator Ofgem said the price cap (previously 9.2%)...
Another happy Zappi
With this Zappi install we were able to bring the power supply directly through the back of the unit and hide the wiring completely. It was made a little tricky as the drainpipe was exactly where the customer wanted their charger, but we managed to move it across and...
Driving on Sunshine
Can you charge your car from your solar panels? The short answer is yes, absolutely. You can charge any plug-in Electric Vehicle on solar power, and effectively fuel your car from the sun. Can you charge it all year round, probably not (unless you have a larger than...
Video: Honest Aussie Ad
It seems Australia isn't taking the transition to Electric Vehicles as seriously as we are in the UK, and their government is actually trying to slow the inevitable and even tax EV drivers. This (rather explicit) Juicemedia video explains all - but be warned, they...
Wholesale energy prices up 33%, household energy bills set to rise
All the big energy providers are all raising prices for customers on out-of-contract gas and electricity deals, but what can you do? The price cap, which limits the amount firms can charge for standard tariffs, is increasing. And although wholesale prices are rising...
3 reasons you should consider an electric bike in 2021
From financial incentives to greener commutes and improved fitness, there are plenty of pros to getting a bike that gives you a boost. Fitness, the pandemic or the environment. Whatever the reason, many of us have re-evaluated how we’d like to travel in 2021 and...
Number of e-scooters on UK roads set to soar
London is to launch a trial of e-scooters within weeks - but concerns have been raised after their rollout in other UK cities. The number of e-scooters on the UK's roads is set to soar as London prepares to launch a trial of the vehicles in the coming weeks. They have...
Aston Martin to offer electric sports car and SUVs from 2025
British carmaker Aston Martin will reportedly begin building two fully electric car models in the United Kingdom from 2025, an electric sports car and an electric SUV. Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin’s Executive Chairman and Canadian billionaire who led a rescue of the...
Zappi upgrade
Another 7kW Zappi charger installed as an upgrade from a basic Rolec charger and earth rod to a smart charger with built in protection, much neater! The customer also chose to have the wireless Harvi energy harvesting sensor to avoid unnecessary cables and add solar...