Major Voices

Painting by Jenny Lambert, South Wales based artist

We’re thrilled to share insights from members of the Llantwit Major community who are putting sustainability into practice, both at home and in the world around them.

Clive's Story: The benefits of solar panels

Clive, a resident of Llantwit Major, shares his experience with solar panels and outlines the benefits in the video below.

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Solar panels positioned on Clive's house

Emma's Story: How to maintain a sustainable lifestyle ?

Emma, a resident of the Vale of Glamorgan, shares her ambitions for the Vale and how she maintains a sustainable lifestyle.

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Llantwit Major residents making sustainable changes

Household installations:

Two residents in Llantwit installing solar panels on their homes.

"This is our forever home so why not make it as sustainable as possible when given the opportunity" Llantwit major resident voice

An example of a retrofitted house in Llantwit Major

Solar Panels on a rooftop

Harnessing Solar Power at Home with Smart Tech

Another member of Llantwit Major's community recently shared how they’ve been using solar energy to power their home’s hot water system—optimizing energy use with smart technology.

Home Assistant is a free, open-source software that can control a wide range of smart devices in your home. For this contributor, it plays a key role in managing their home’s energy systems.

This is just one example of how technology can help maximize the benefits of renewable energy, making it simpler and more efficient to live sustainably.

Enhancing Home Energy Efficiency with Double and Triple Glazing

One member of Llantwit Major's community recently shared how they’ve improved their home’s insulation and reduced energy costs by upgrading to double-glazed windows, balancing comfort and sustainability effectively.

This is one resident shares the importance of double glazing windows to save energy. Investing in your house helps your pocket and the environment.

Llantwit's residents talking about the experience of having solar panels on their roof.

Below are three videos of Phil and Ray (LLantwit Residents) sharing their energy experiences:

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Thank you for sharing your green insights!

We’re always inspired by our community members who are not only embracing sustainability in their daily lives but also thinking ahead about how we can improve our region and our planet. Whether it's through solar-powered homes, smarter tech solutions, or rethinking public transport, these ideas are making a real difference.

If you’ve got your own green tips or stories to share, we’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out and join the conversation.

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