Scientists suggest caffeine can boost the efficiency and stability of an alternative type of solar cells
Scientists suggest caffeine can boost the efficiency and stability of an alternative type of solar cells Forget that morning coffee… your solar panels need it more than you do. That’s the verdict from scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Solargiga Energy in China, who have conducted a study suggesting caffeine can boost…
DetailsOfgem introduces new tougher entry tests for energy suppliers
Ofgem introduces new tougher entry tests for energy suppliers New tests for energy suppliers entering the market will be rolled out from June this year Applicants will have to demonstrate sufficient funding, provide a customer service plan and pass a fit and proper test Ofgem will be launching a consultation on ongoing requirements for suppliers…
DetailsBoiler warning: Property owners issued advice by expert as breakdown risk set to rise
Boiler warning: Property owners issued advice by expert as breakdown risk set to rise BOILER experts have issued a word of warning to some property owners, amid freezing temperatures in some parts of the UK. What tips should you follow, and why is the risk of boiler malfunction set to increase? When temperatures drop, many…
DetailsSSE announce price increase for their standard variable tariff
SSE have announced they will be raising the price of their standard variable tariff in line with Ofgem’s price cap in April. The major energy company is the last of the Big Six suppliers to confirm such hikes. E.ON were the first to make the move last week, followed by EDF Energy, npower, British…
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