I hope you have all had a good Christmas and New Year. Of course when the festivities end, we generally make a number of resolutions, which of course fall by the wayside in a short period of time. So here … Read more
Biofuels
In a world where fossil fuels are being used at an exponential rate, finding alternative sources of energy is fast becoming a top priority on every country’s agenda. Global energy consumption soared to a massive 11.4 billion tonnes of oil … Read more
Buyer beware!
This seems to be the season of the Salesmen, and several local companies have knocked on my door trying to persuade me to buy insulation and photovoltaic and/or solar thermal panels. The only problem was that, as I hope my … Read more
Getting the best from PV solar panels
So you are the proud owner of an expensive Photo Voltaic solar panel array on your roof and are looking forward to the financial benefits that will be provided with your wise investment. How exactly do you achieve this and … Read more
Heart and Soul
How do we feel when we see films showingthe devastating effects possible through climate change? What is our response to the potential challenges we face if oil becomes prohibitively expensive – or runs out? Sometimes it can feel just too … Read more