Solar energy capture seems to be the latest home improvement product doing the rounds. Here in Milton villager Clarke Brunt is something of an expert having both solar-thermal and PV panels around his home providing him with both heat and electricity.

Last weekend he sat in on a visit by a solar-thermal salesman to a friend. His analysis of the spiel on the Milton Environmental Group chat list is well worth a read if you’re tempted to have this installed on your house.