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How to turn your living space into a sustainable super home

Now's the time for solar energy users and all planning to install solar-PV panels to prepare for winter, says Kya deLongchamps

How to turn your living space into a sustainable super home — Considering solar-PV? Get your contract in place and your offer of a grant before the December 31 deadline to receive up to €1800. File picture

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025 - 19:21

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Here are just some things to think about this summer as you prepare to turn your house and even your garden into a renewable power plant in 2025.

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