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What Appliances Can Solar Panels Power?

As the UK moves closer to its net-zero targets, more households are turning to renewable energy sources, particularly solar panels. With energy costs still high and concerns about sustainability growing, solar power offers a practical solution for reducing both bills and carbon emissions.

But one of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “What appliances can solar panels actually power?” Understanding this helps you plan your system effectively and see the real-life impact of switching to solar.

In this guide, we’ll break down the types of appliances solar panels...

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Chiefs side to face Bath Rugby

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter may have seen seeds of encouragement during his side’s European Champions Cup loss in Belfast last week, but he insists there is still plenty of room for growth moving forward this season.

After back-to-back European losses against ASM Clermont Auvergne and Ulster, Baxter’s side return to domestic matters this Sunday with a mouth-watering showdown against local rivals Bath at a packed out Sandy Park (3pm).

With just two wins on the board so far this season, the Chiefs - who still sit fifth in the current standings - know they need to...

Exeter fire: Firm offers office haven

As Exeter reels in shock at the speed and extent of the city centre fire, one business is already opening its doors to stricken companies needing emergency office space. Bluegrass Computer Services based in Pynes Hill, has stepped forward to offer office facilities including eight desks, chairs and broadband for any businesses affected by the fire. Bluegrass group chairman David Thomas (pictured above, front row, third from the right) said: ‘We have plenty of space here and would gladly help those affected. We should be able to rustle up some computers and phones as well to help people...

Exeter fire: Roads to remain closed overnight

Police remain in attendance to support Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service personnel while they continue to tackle the blaze in the Royal Clarence Hotel on Cathedral Green, Exeter.

Road closures are in place at the junctions of High Street and South Street, of South Street and the Cathedral Green, on Queen Street at the rear end of Tesco, on North Street at the Iron Bridge end, on Musgrave Road and on Bedford Square at the junction with High Street to allow the fire service to complete its work and for the safety of the public.

There is likely to be traffic...

Smoke billows from Exeter hotel roof after major fire spreads

Firefighters are battling to save Exeter's historic Royal Clarence Hotel after fire spread to its roof.

Crews have been tackling a major blaze, which is believed to have started at an art gallery in Cathedral Close, since 5am today (28 October).

Police are in attendance to support Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service personnel while they continue work in relation to the fire at The Gallery on Exeter's Cathedral Green.

Road closures are in place at the junction of High Street and South Street, South Street and the Cathedral Green, on Queen Street at the...

A30 closed after crash involving lorry

Police alerted shortly after 2am on Friday 28th October 2016 to a collision involving two vehicles on the A30 Westbound at the Woodleigh junction, Cheriton Bishop.

The vehicles involved were an articulated lorry, which had overturned onto its side and currently blocks the carriageway and a Mercedes estate car.

The road was initially closed in both directions with assistance from the Highways Agency.

Fire and ambulance services attended.

One person was taken to Derriford Hospital by air ambulance and another was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital,...

Major blaze in Exeter city centre

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a blaze at a building in Exeter city centre.

Police were alerted by the fire service at 5.20am (Friday 28 October 2016) to a large fire towards the South Street end of Exeter High Street.

The fire is involving The Royal Clarence Hotel and the Waterstones Shop and has been declared as a 'major Incident' by the fire service.

The Royal Clarence Hotel has been evacuated as a precaution, and all staff and residents are accounted for.

It is not known at this time where or how the fire started or how many properties have been...

Concern for missing Exeter pensioner

Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of 77-year-old Lesley Roger Irish, who has been missing from the Heavitree area of Exeter since Tuesday 25th October 2016.

He last made contact with his family on the evening of Monday 24th October. His disappearance is out of character.

Mr Irish is described as white, 5’ 5” tall and of very slight build. He has short thin grey hair, bald on top. He is likely to be wearing a coat, walking boots and rucksack.

He may be driving a 7-year-old red Mitsubishi Colt saloon with registration WG62 DWM.

Police have made...

Exeter Chiefs and Judi Spiers back latest BEEP success

The latest group of young people in Devon have taken part in a Rugby World Cup Legacy programme.

The Business Empowering Employment Programme (BEEP) gives 16-24 year olds the confidence and skills to secure jobs and training opportunities.

Eight youngsters have completed an initial two-week course run by Motiv-8sw and were presented with their certificates at a celebration event on Friday (Oct 21) by radio and television broadcaster Judi Spiers.

They also worked with Exeter Chiefs’ players during the course, as they built their confidence and developed new skills...

Devoto banks on home comforts

Ollie Devoto is banking on home comforts to help reignite the Exeter Chiefs ahead of Sunday’s crunch Aviva Premiership encounter with former club Bath at Sandy Park (3pm).

After back-to-back losses in the European Champions Cup against ASM Clermont Auvergne and Ulster, the Devon outfit resume domestic matters this weekend with a mouth-watering local derby encounter.

With a sell-out crowd already assured and both clubs desperate to claim vital league points, the 23-year-old – who swapped playing life in the Roman City for that of Exeter this summer – believes this latest...

Medieval quarry re-opens to supply Cathedral stonemasons

A Devon quarry that originally supplied stone to build Exeter Cathedral over 800 years ago has now re-opened, thanks to a partnership between the site’s current operator and the Cathedral’s works department. Materials were last extracted from the Dunscombe Manor site in the 1980s but recent acceleration of the major works programme has depleted the Cathedral’s stockpile of Salcombe stone which is used to replace original, decayed material on a like for like basis. This type of work is essential as the Cathedral commences the latest phase of its restoration, due to last for at least 10...

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What Appliances Can Solar Panels Power?

Chiefs side to face Bath Rugby

Exeter fire: Firm offers office haven

Exeter fire: Roads to remain closed overnight

Smoke billows from Exeter hotel roof after major fire spreads

A30 closed after crash involving lorry

Major blaze in Exeter city centre

Concern for missing Exeter pensioner

Exeter Chiefs and Judi Spiers back latest BEEP success

Devoto banks on home comforts

Medieval quarry re-opens to supply Cathedral stonemasons

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