Reflect as you drive to the marina in your electric car and it is clear that the pace of electrification in boats is lagging way behind the automotive world. For many sailors, the wind is the primary

I see a lot of people having problems with batteries (leisure and starter) going flat during winter storage, and some are baffled because they have solar panels to maintain them. The thing is, solar p

For those dreaming of the joys of owning a yacht, Nick Ridley offers encouragement as well as a look at the harsher reality of financing your dreams

As Greek summers grow hotter in the face of climate change, the need for green air conditioning on yachts has become more important. Especially in bustling Ionian harbours, where large yachts run gene

As more farmers consider generating electricity from the sun, Michael Barker explores how this can be achieved with the needs of the environment and food production in mind

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane