Can I install biomass in a city like London?
Biomass boilers have become all the rage since the Renewable Heat Incentive kicked off last year. The government payments are generous, and the technology cheap and efficient to run. Until now the interest has come mainly from off-grid communities out…
The RHI and FIT – Just Rewarding the Wealthy?
The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and Feed In Tariff (FIT) schemes allow those who have installed renewable heating or clean electricity generating systems the ability to claim regular payments from the government to help subsidise the cost of the system.…
How long do solar panels last?
Solar PV, as I am sure you are aware, is a great investment for a home if you have the right space on your roof. We would thoroughly recommend it for a property where the installation is practical. In this…
Introduction to biomass boilers
Both wood chip and fuel boilers use biomass, in the form of wood pellets, wood chips or logs, to either heat single rooms or a whole central heating system.
Introduction to Solar Thermal
Solar heating (also known as solar thermal) takes advantage of thermal energy from the sun to heat water, providing you with a free supply of hot water.
Introduction To Wind Turbines
Wind Turbines take advantage of kinetic wind energy turning it into electricity that can be used in the home, helping to lower bills.
Which is the better investment – solar PV or solar thermal?
Solar power has become an affordable, cost-effective way to produce your own energy, and there are two obvious options for your home. One is solar PV, where the sun’s energy is turned into electricity. The other is solar thermal, where…
Are solar panels still a good investment in 2015?
In case you didn’t know, if you were thinking of installing a solar PV system, the government feed in tariff has just reduced! The feed-in tariff is a payment you receive for generating energy from solar PV. Once you install…
An introduction to heat pumps
What is a heat pump? Based on similar technology to air conditioners and freezers, heat pumps use the heat found in air, water or the ground and compress it using electricity. This compression causes the extracted warmth to heat up…
Bad news for those looking to install Biomass
Biomass has seen a boom in popularity since the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was introduced in April 2014. The RHI payment was introduced to drive up take of heating systems that produced spacing heating and hot water from low carbon…