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Can you SHRINK THE PINK to win a Loop?

To mark the launch of our new Solar and Battery simulator we’re challenging you to see how self-powered you could be for a week!

The only thing is that you need a Loop take part!?!

But don't worry, we've got that covered - you can sign up to our 90-day free trial and still play along - you could win your device and have nothing more to pay. And there are lots of options to save energy and money along the way. Just switching tariff could save you £300 for example.

You can find out more about the challenge here.

Whilst this is a bit of fun, we hope this feature can play a role in unlocking solar for more households.

Why is that important?

Because home-grown energy is cleanest and cheapest and, at scale, is one of the most effective ways we as individuals and households can step positively towards Net Zero. How great it will be if we can play a part, large or small, in making that happen.

You can read more on this in a recent article by Steve, our Head of Data Science.

FROM THE BLOG

The hidden cost of smart meters

Smart meters can be a helpful first step for households looking to gain more control of their energy use. But, they're not an energy efficiency silver bullet, and have had a lot of criticism over their failings, one of which is their hidden cost...

Do solar panels affect the value of your home?

There are many advantages to installing solar panels on your home. But, if you do, will they affect the value of your home when you come to sell? And, do they affect your chances of getting a mortgage? Here are the answers to these and other questions.

FROM AROUND THE WEB

Coal-free record

The UK's coal-free run came to an end after 55 days - a huge step-up from the previous record 2 years ago of just 55 hours. This continues a record-breaking year for coal-free energy generation in the UK, operating 60% of the year without it so far.

Read more

Hottest decade yet

A new report has highlighted the rapid change in global temperature, with the past decade the hottest on record, linked to the increase in emissions. The consequences for the rising temperatures have already been seen across the world, from melting glaciers to raging wildfires.

That's it for now, but if you have any questions just drop us a line to support@loop.homes or check out the Knowledge Base.

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Wishing you and yours a great weekend.

The Loop Team