Hello Sunshine

After opening my latest electricity bill and feeling my stomach drop at the exorbitant number, I knew it was time to address the situation. All my neighbours’ bills are steadily rising too and surely, we have the best resource here don’t we? It’s why we’re here after all!

The Mediterranean sun blazes down on my villa in Mijas almost every day of the year, so why wasn’t I harnessing that energy?

It felt like a no-brainer—solar panels were the way to go.

I started researching and quickly discovered a lovely company installing solar panels in Marbella. Their reviews were glowing, and they seemed to perfectly understand the balance between efficiency and sustainability that I was looking for. 

Within a few days, I’d booked a consultation, and their team was here, walking me through the process and mapping out how solar energy could transform my home’s energy consumption—and my bills. It was quite the eye opener.

In the meantime, my garden has been a source of quiet joy and determination. The Irish heather is thriving against the odds, its purple blooms defiant in the Mediterranean heat. The foxgloves have settled in well, their leaves vibrant and green, while even the shamrocks have shown signs of life, with a few tender leaves unfurling. Very satisfying.

As I sit on the naya, listening to the kerfuffle of the installation team working on the roof, I feel a new sense of optimism. Soon, those solar panels will be soaking up the same sunlight that nurtures my garden, powering my home in a way that feels both modern and deeply connected to the environment around me. At a much lower cost! I kmow there’s a big up front cost but hopefully I’ll live long enough to reap the financial benefits at least.

This step feels monumental, not just for my wallet, but for my peace of mind. As a plant lover, the idea of reducing my carbon footprint while embracing a sustainable solution feels like the right move—a way to align my lifestyle with my values. It’s amazing how one envelope with a scary number could push me toward something so transformative. I feel really good about it and can’t wait to see the money I’m saving on the gadget they’ve promised to add to my kitchen island and my phone.

As the evening sets in, casting a golden light over the garden and the new solar panels gleaming on the roof, I realise that just like my plants, I’m learning to adapt to my surroundings. And that feels like progress.

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