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When looking at renewable energy, it’s perfectly reasonable to question whether solar panels are worth it. Renewable energy expert David Hilton explains what could turn a ‘yes’ into a ‘maybe’

If you’re thinking about using solar panels to heat your swimming pool, here’s some advice on the different types available

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Our first trip away in our 1998 project ’van, back in 2023, was great fun, but something of an adventure. We took it away to see what worked and what didn’t. It didn’t take long. Pretty much nothing w

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