Check the meter face: The type of power supply is often written on the face of the meter. Look for keywords such as “single phase” or “three-phase” to determine the type of power supply you have. Check the meter box: The meter box is typically located outside of your home and houses the electricity meter. Look for a label or sticker on the meter box that indicates the type of meter you have, as it should indicate whether it’s a single phase or three-phase meter. Check the wiring and fuses: The wiring of a single phase power supply is typically two-wire, while the wiring of a three-phase power ..read more

Solar should not be seen as an alternative to gas or electricity, but rather a supplement. Solar cannot totally replace the need for gas or electric heating as there are sometimes days when there is little sunlight. When averaged over a year, a correctly sized solar system can provide 60%-70% of a household hot water needs. Providing more than this is unadvisable, as too much heat will be produced in the summer. The hot water system can easily be automated so hot water is guaranteed regardless of sunlight levels. Read other FAQ here. The post Is solar water heating a viable alternative to gas ..read more

Solar energy is the cleanest and most inexhaustible of all known energy sources. Solar radiation is the heat, light and other radiation that is emitted from the sun. Solar radiation contains huge amounts of energy and is responsible for almost all the natural processes on earth. The suns energy, although plentiful, has been hard to directly harness until recently. Solar Energy can be classified into two categories, Thermal and Light. Photo-voltaic cells (PV) use semiconductor-based technology to convert light energy directly into an electric current that can either be used immediately or store ..read more