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SunGift has had a strong connection with the University of Exeter from the early days when the university introduced a degree in renewables. This summer we appointed graduate Owen McCarthy to the design team. Owen studied…

We have just said goodbye to Charlie Sumeray, our summer intern from the University of Exeter. Renewable Energy Engineering graduate Charlie is now in his final year, working towards his Masters. Charlie says he was always…

The SunGift team is thrilled to learn that the company has been shortlisted in both categories we entered in the Western Morning News Business Awards 2021. These awards recognise the brightest and best companies and entrepreneurs…

We’re delighted to announce the addition of two experienced managers to our commercial team to streamline the handling of largescale solar projects across the UK. New Contracts and Commercial Manager Tom Ransley brings a wealth of…

Lighting the Way, a new report from trade group Solar Energy UK suggests that while the UK solar industry could feasibly grow twofold by 2030, if it is to align with net zero targets it…

Welcome to the SunGift solar panel-opedia, your one-stop-shop for all things solar PV. We'll be winding our time machines back a couple of centuries to the discovery of the photovoltaic effect in 1839. Our journey will…

It is now possible to live a lifestyle where you generate much of the energy you use on your own roof. So, you can greatly reduce your reliance on buying in electricity from your supplier.…

Energy in the form of electricity is a commodity. It is generated, bought, distributed, sold and consumed. The average price of one unit (one kWh or kilowatt-hour) of electricity is about 15p. That’s how much…

How can I charge my EV from my solar PV system? Your EV charging point is so much more than just a fancy plug socket for your car. An EV charge point with solar PV integration will…

First of all – do you even need a charging point installed for your EV? The short answer is no, technically you don’t. But, you’ll really wish you had one. Most EVs come with two charging cables* Cable…