Over 90% of UK households are considering solar, construction output grows (a little bit), and a tradesman is overwhelmed by the community response
Over 90% of UK adults are considering installing solar panels, claims research from Good Energy.
The consumer survey shows mounting anxiety about geopolitical instability in the Middle East, and its impact on long term electricity prices.
The poll estimates that more than half of homeowners are considering fitting solar panels in the next two years.
The research indicates that the shift to solar is a practical response to rising electricity prices, rather than an environmental choice.
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Construction output increased by just 0.1% in April — that’s according to the latest government figures.
The low figure marks the third consecutive month of growth and indicates the sector is stabilising.
The repair and maintenance sector was the standout performer, offsetting a downturn in new work.
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And finally, a Birkenhead gas engineer was left “close to tears” by the response of his local community after his tools were stolen.
Alan Bagley was woken at 6am by his neighbours, who noticed his van was open.
After he posted about the theft, several local tradesmen dropped by to donate tools, and one customer started a crowdfunding page for him.
Bagley respectfully declined the tools, as he had managed to scrape together what he needed from his family.
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