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The latest news and updates from Low Carbon Hub
Thinking about getting air conditioning?
Air conditioning cools your home for a few weeks a year, then sits idle. An air-to-air heat pump does the same job for a similar price, but heats your home in winter too. Here’s what it actually costs, and how it’s working out for homeowners already living with it.
Solar farms and wildlife
Fields of solar panels and wildflower meadows – it sounds unlikely. But the evidence tells a more interesting story – one that's worth considering.
Rooftop vs ground-mounted solar
Rooftop or ground-mounted solar? It’s a question we hear often – and the answer is that we need both. Rooftop solar makes use of existing buildings and local generation, while ground-mounted solar delivers scale, lower costs, and even supports nature. Together, they form the backbone of Oxfordshire’s clean, resilient energy system.
Buzzing with Solar Honey
Ray Valley Solar isn’t just generating clean electricity – it’s also home to a thriving colony of Buckfast bees, busy producing our very own Solar Honey.