How to take advantage of Octopus Energy’s Power-Up programme with EcoFlow power stations

To avoid wasting a surplus of renewable energy, Octopus Energy and NPUK have developed a programme offering customers FREE energy when solar and wind energy sources are flush. The programme, known as Power-ups, offers customers...

Can You Have Home Battery Storage Without Solar Panels?

As energy security becomes more tenuous and the world moves towards renewable energy sources, homeowners are considering the potential benefits of integrating battery storage systems into their homes.  One question often arises: "Can you have...

How Much Electricity Does a TV Use?

Wondering how much electricity you’ll consume by binge-watching the new season of your favourite TV show?  How much does your nightly television time before bed contribute to your home’s energy usage? Though television technology has come...

Are Batteries AC or DC?

You might already know the differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and how they work.  Even if you don’t, you might understand that some of the devices and appliances in your home...

What’s the Difference Between Starting Watts and Running Watts?

If you’re shopping for new appliances, you will inevitably run into two ratings that may appear similar at first glance: starting watts and running watts. The two terms are not interchangeable. Each provides essential...

How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night: 6 Great Tips

There's nothing like an outdoor movie night with friends and loved ones watching a cinematic masterpiece under the stars! Creating the ideal atmosphere is part of your role as the host, but it takes more...

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max vs RIVER 2 Pro

The RIVER 2 series represents the latest improvements in EcoFlow’s innovative portable power stations (PPS). A substantial upgrade on the original RIVER collection, the RIVER 2 series includes the RIVER 2 Max and RIVER...

How to Keep Your Fridge Cold Without Power

Power outages can happen at the most inopportune times, leaving your home without electricity for hours or even days.  Keeping your food fresh is one of the biggest concerns during a power outage. Without electricity,...

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