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At SunGift we love working to make people’s houses greener and their energy bills cheaper. That’s why we’re really pleased that local developers are now putting the emphasis on green by building zero carbon homes. Heritage…

What happens if your solar panels produce energy and you’re not there to use it? If you have a Tesla battery, it will scoop the energy up and store it for you. But, once the…

Tesla News Ever heard of Ta’u? We hadn’t either until we heard that the whole island is now powered by a combination of energy storage and solar PV! The system is set to provide almost 100% of…

Tesla has launched the new Powerwall 2 battery. It can store a whopping 14kW of energy, which is double its predecessor. One or more Tesla batteries, in conjunction with solar PV, will store the energy your…

Electric cars are the future and a new grant for businesses (on top of the existing one for consumers) and tax relief are paving the way. We’re really excited to have teamed up with eo, who’ve…

LEDs have been around since the 1960s, but recently they’ve come into their own. Modern LED lighting is a great way to save energy and money. LEDs can provide lighting on many scales and in…

I recently attended Regen SW’s Renewable Futures conference. The discussion was dominated by smart energy and the smart grid. A “smart grid” is an electricity network that uses technology and communication to match supply and demand.…

Welcome to SunGift’s Christmas Newsletter! We’ve got loads to shout about this festive season, to help you save money, and the environment. It’s clearer than ever that renewable energy is at the forefront of a coming energy…

LED lighting can help reduce lighting costs, consuming up to 70% less energy than conventional lighting. See how LED lighting has helped schools to reduce their energy bills and improve the working environment for both…

We always look to offer a service you’d be happy to recommend. Our dedication to quality over the last 11 years was recognised when we scooped the top award at the national Solar Power Portal…

Businesses can claim grants from the Carbon Trust to assist with energy efficiency. Following an audit, energy saving measures will be recommended for your business. SunGift are among a select group of Carbon Trust accredited…

Carbeile School in Torpoint, where we installed 41.44kW PV system for TEC.   In the renewables industry we’re used to working to tight deadlines. Community groups had until the end of September last year to pre-register solar…

Energy Storage Open Day at our offices If you want to learn more about harnessing the sunshine and saving on your energy bills, come and see us at our office on 14 October. Feel free to pop…

It’s hard to believe its October already and autumn is here! We have plenty of autumn news and excitement for you. Contractor of the Year Last week we were the night’s big winners, taking home the Clean…

SunGift Solar was a big winner at last night’s Solar Power Portal and Clean Energy Awards, sponsored by Trina Solar, clinching the highly sought-after Contractor of the Year award. The event also honoured Mike Landy, ex-head…

At SunGift Energy we love to support local charities whenever we can. When an opportunity arose recently to help Honeylands Children's Charity by sponsoring their 2017 diary, SunGift jumped at the chance.   Honeylands Children's Charity is…

In the news last Friday, we have seen BBC Radio 4 and BBC online running stories about the Smart Energy Revolution and battery storage. Nicola Shaw, National Grid UK Executive Director, has spoken about how solar…

We recently got a peek at Tesla’s Gigafactory factory. It’s being built in Reno, USA. When complete (which is estimated to be 2020) the factory will span a whopping 3000 acres. Tesla do not plan…

Our heating engineer Mark Howard is always beavering away designing and installing new heating systems for our customers. As well as this, Mark continues to service all our customers’ boilers. Mark is now expanding on the…

SunGift have moved to new offices next door in Marsh Barton and we decided to give the building a fresh new look! We’re just putting the finishing touches to SunGift headquarters but it’s already super easy…

Did anyone catch SunGift’s Ollie Gibbs on BBC Spotlight recently, telling the story of Mr & Mrs Lister and how little electricity they buy from the National Grid? If not, you can check out the piece…

Energy storage and battery systems are huge news at the moment, as people want to ensure that they use every possible drop of the energy their solar system produces, rather than buying energy when they…

Welcome to SunGift’s Autumn Newsletter There’s been a fair amount of political upheaval this summer, both generally and in the Energy and Environmental sectors. If you’d like my analysis, please do get in touch. Otherwise, I’m…

Watch this video to find out more ... See how market leaders, Sun Gift Energy based in Exeter - UK, are part of the renewable energy industrial revolution with innovative energy storage systems. These systems provide…