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Why the UK’s Mains Voltage Could Soon Be Lower
A few volts might not sound like much, but the UK’s electricity networks believe lowering mains voltage could ease grid pressure and make room for more EVs, heat pumps, and solar connections. Here’s what’s changing — and why it matters.
It’s official Google’s pulled the plug on Nest
Nest made my home smart; Google just made it useless. Ten years on, my thermostat’s dumb, my smoke alarm’s expired, and my smart lock’s demanding a key — the smart home dream is officially offline.
DIY solar in the UK: banned today… legal tomorrow?
Plug-in solar is banned in the UK today, but the Government is officially reviewing it. From sockets and RCDs to battery storage and wiring regulations, here’s what would need to change before DIY solar could become legal.
