Can I get a grant for solar panels?
Solar can be a bit of a complicated area: governments make complex announcements, cold calling companies promise the world, and the subsidies change all the time. It is quite hard for the consumer to fully understand how everything works. So…
The problem with renewables and intermittency
Renewable Energy sources & their lack of predictability We got an interesting email from one of our readers this morning, regarding Wind Power – glossing over the part where he said that we were the victim of brainwashing for thinking…
7 more things you need to ask yourself before installing solar PV
A few weeks ago we wrote a piece on ‘7 things you need to consider before installing solar PV’ In this blog we are going to continue the theme! Another 7 things you should consider… Should I use the electricity…
Are biomass boilers worth it?
Biomass boilers offer a great heating solution that really does pay for itself and then some. Combined with the great savings to be made with biomass fuels and the government’s domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), it really does make sense…
Renewables to heat your swimming pool
Swimming pools are no doubt a luxury item for the few in the country that can afford them. This is not only due to the cost of installing one, but perhaps just as importantly the cost of running one throughout…
Commercial Biomass Boilers – Introduction
Why biomass? Biomass involves the burning of any number of organic fuels to create heat and/or electricity. Despite the carbon emissions created by the burning of these fuels, biomass is considered a sustainable energy source. This is because the carbon…
Types of biomass boiler
Choosing a biomass boiler Domestic biomass boilers are usually divided into the following categories: moving grate, plane grate, batch fired and stoker. Here we will look at each of these systems to help you decide which is best for you.…
Maintaining your biomass system
If you’re considering installing a biomass boiler, you’ll probably know it will need a bit more looking after than an ordinary gas boiler. A gas boiler needs to be checked by an engineer every year, but with a biomass boiler,…
Delivery and fuel stores
What fuel store and delivery method should I use for my biomass boiler? There are four main types of fuel store: Below/partially underground stores Above ground stores Integrated stores within existing buildings Removable containerised storage Which you choose depends on…
Types of lighting found in the workplace
What types of lighting do you find in the workplace? By updating the lighting in your workspace, there is scope to save a lot of money on electricity bills. There are numerous types of bulb available today, and these include…