The Cost of a Solar PV System
What are the different factors that impact the final price of a solar PV installation, including the size of the array and the type of panels?
10 Things to Consider When Purchasing an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Air source heat pump technology rose in prominence in the 2010s in the UK, with the help of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) – a subsidy paying for the low carbon heating generated to the improver, incentivising the take-up. Now…
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.
What is the Green Homes Grant?
The Green Deal is a new Government initiative to help increase the energy efficiency of homes across the UK, with no upfront costs for the households.
Solar prices are crashing – great for consumers!
Solar Prices are Getting Cheaper In a world that seems to be getting more expensive on a daily basis it is refreshing to read that one of the great hopes for our future energy security is significantly reducing in price…
Micro Hydroelectric Power
Hydroelectric power on a residential scale It is well known that energy is generated by building dams over giant underwater turbines; however it is possible to use micro hydro generators (<100kW) or pico hydro generators (<5kW) on more modest water flows.…
Maximising Wind Turbine Return
How do you get the best out of your wind installation? This section provides tips to ensure that your wind system reaches its production potential.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps extract heat from the air, even at temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees. This heat can then be used for space heating in the home.