We have been using the sun to help heat our homes for generations, and the design of homes throughout history have taken this into account Modern technology has now completely changing the way this is done and with the rising price of gas and electricity making us look at some ideas that were in use before gas and electricity became cheap, but giving the ideas a modern slant

After the last couple of summers we have experienced, the idea of solar power being used effectively in the UK to create power may not seem to be a great idea, with our continually cloudy skies is solar power really a viable option to the average homeowner in the UK The idea or myth that you need blue skies for solar energy to be effective, probably arises, because although people in general understand the basics of how solar panels work they probably do not understand the intricacies of how solar power is produced

If you haven't heard all the talk about Renewable Energy, you must have been living in a cave for the last 10 years Even so, if you were in a cave I am sure someone would have told you about solar energy, wind power or hydro power

As I am sure you have noticed the cost of your electricity and gas keeps rising year after year, this inculded with more people looking to move to living a more carbon friendly lifestyle, many of us are starting to look into alternative ways to power our homes One of the most popular is through using solar power

If like me you really enjoy a good cup of coffee to get you going in the morning, or just like to relax with a cup of coffee while reading the paper, these simple tips should help you enjoy your coffee even more In Italian the term espresso means made on the spot, and an espresso should always be served immediately after making