Lidl 'less-than-1p-per-hour' gadget like £49 Screwfix and £105 Tesco item - out Thursday

Lidl 'less-than-1p-per-hour' gadget like £49 Screwfix and £105 Tesco item - out Thursday People can add light to homes with a new gadget coming to all Lidl stores later this week Lighting homes has become more expensive as energy bills rise, prompting retailers to offer affordable ways to brighten indoor spaces. Lidl is among them, with a new addition to its iconic Middle of Lidl aisle set to arrive in stores soon. Ofgem's latest energy price cap increase came into effect on October 1, raising bills by 4 per cent for a typical household using gas and electricity, and paying by Direct Debit. The rise adds around £60 a year, taking the typical annual bill from £1,663 to £1,723, with the independent energy regulator citing higher wholesale gas prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The LIVARNO LED Light Panel With Adjustable Colour launches on Thursday, October 15. Available for £17.99, it is battery-powered and measures a sizeable L42 x W42 x H2.9cm. It consumes just 22W of power, costing around 0.58p per hour to run continuously based on the latest electricity price cap rate. Visit the Lidl website to find out more, view similar products on sale, and to check the product's stock level at your nearest store on launch day. Product features - Gentle, glare-free lighting - Decorative glow through the transparent back panel - Settings can be adjusted via the remote control: - Adjustable white tone for a relaxing, neutral or bright lighting atmosphere - Choose from cool white, neutral white or warm white - 1 memory slot for an individual colour program - Night light option and timer function (30 mins) - Dimmable - Easy to use remote control - batteries included - Can be used as an indoor ceiling light - Suitable for combining with standard, non-electronic, non-dimmer light switches - 2700-6500K - warm white to cool white - Max. 22W/ Max. 3000 lm - Size: L42 x W42 x H2.9cm - 3-year warranty It could be considered a budget alternative to the LAP Remote-Controlled Panel Light at Screwfix which is selling for £49.49. There's not much difference aesthetically, however, but the retailer offers home delivery. "The LAP square 600mm x 600mm LED remote-controlled panel light offers versatile and efficient illumination for various indoor settings," reads the product description on the Screwfix website. "This ceiling-mounted LED panel light provides flexible light from warm white for relaxation to neutral white for focused work, with intensity and colour temperature easily adjusted via the included remote control. "Ideal for offices, workshops, or large domestic spaces, it delivers 5000 lumens of bright light with efficient 36W power consumption. The durable aluminium body and frame ensure longevity, offering up to 50,000 hours of life. Installation is straightforward with push-in terminals for a quick, tool-free setup." For a higher-end option, Tesco is currently stocking the Bastia Flush Ceiling Light for £105.95 with free delivery. It's a similar size to the Lidl light, coming in at 45 x 45 x 2.5cm but is not dimmable. Product features - 45cm flush ceiling light with integrated LED - Choice of 2800K, 4000K or 6000K colour temperature - 45W integrated LED, bulbs included Tesco offers grocery home delivery, with fees and slots varying by location and order size; orders under £50 may incur a £5 minimum-basket charge. Screwfix offers next-day delivery, free on orders of £50 or more and £5 for smaller orders, while its app-based Sprint service costs £4.99 for eligible items delivered in as little as 20 minutes.