Advice on solar energy, air conditioning and heating — from the Visky team in the Algarve.
It is everyone’s first question and the one with the fewest honest answers online. Here is what makes the price go up or down, what belongs in a serious quote, and how to work out the return for your own property.
Read MoreSplit, multi-split or cassette? What capacity do you actually need? A jargon-free guide to choosing aircon properly for your home or rental property in Lagos.
Read MoreAn open fireplace sends most of its heat up the chimney. Here is how an insert changes that — and why the chimney matters more than the appliance.
Read MoreA pellet stove feeds itself and programmes like a thermostat. We look at real consumption, the cost per hour, and what your property needs for one to be fitted.
Read MoreHot water is one of the largest slices of a household energy bill. We compare the two solutions that save the most — and explain when each one wins.
Read MoreBatteries promise independence from the grid, but they do not always pay. We explain the situations where they genuinely make sense — and those where the money works harder elsewhere.
Read MoreWith electricity prices rising and the Algarve’s abundant sun, solar self-consumption has become one of the best investments for a house. But does it really pay? We do the sums.
Read MoreLog burner, insert, logs or pellets? Biomass heating options confuse a lot of people. We explain the differences so you can choose well.
Read MoreBoth use the same underlying technology, but they solve different problems. We explain which to choose depending on what you want to heat — the air, the whole house, or the hot water.
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