Category Archives: Renewable Energy
Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas
Under the EU Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC) the UK is obliged to meet tough targets for reducing the amount of biodegradable waste which we send to landfill sites. Biodegradable waste means such things as food waste, garden waste, paper/card etc, basically more or less anything produced from an animal or plant. Based on 1995 figures, we […]
Understanding The “Passivhaus” Building Standard
All new properties built in the UK must be built in accordance with building regulations. Building regulations cover just about every expect of the build and include structural stability, electrical and gas safety, minimum hygiene standards such as fresh water etc etc.
Renewable Fuels: Low down on Bio Fuel
Bio fuels are a recent development and one that has attracted a lot of attention from the media, industry and the public. Are they the wonderful all encompassing replacement for fossil fuels?
Designing an Energy Efficient Home
The design and build of a new home is a great opportunity to incorporate all of the very best energy efficient technologies and design features. Most things can be done retrospectively but it is often cheaper and easier, and causes less disruption, to deal with it at the build stage.
Do Solar Panels Affect Property Values?
Now that the feed in tariff is here and with fuel prices on a steady incline there is no doubt that solar panels are an excellent medium to long term investment if you intend staying in your home, but what if you move? Will your house be worth more or less? Will you recoup your […]
Solar Powered Toys – Transforming Robot & 6 in 1 Educational Toy
Why didn’t they have toys like this when I was kid?!
Amazing Solar Powered Gadgets and Gifts
I don’t know about you, but when I think of solar panels I normally think of the large solar panels that are mounted on buildings to provide electrical supply and hot water. If you think of gadgets you probably think of the good old fashioned solar powered pocket calculator that has been around for decades.
Installing a Biomass Boiler at Your Home
Biomass boilers are simply boilers that, instead of burning oil or gas, burn wood in the form of logs, wood chips or pellets. They are much better for the environment because the only CO2 they produce is what the wood has collected from the atmosphere when growing. If a tree were left to die naturally […]
How to Claim the Feed In Tariff
The feed in tariff scheme has been up and running since April 2010. Anyone installing solar panels, wind turbines or other renewable electricity producing equipment may be entitled to claim the tariff payments but what’s the application process?
What Effect Will The Weather Have On Solar Panels?
We all know that it the UK our weather is very unpredictable. We get the full range from blisteringly hot sun (albeit not as often as we’d like!) to heavy snowfall, and most things in between. You might wonder therefore, what effect would this have on the operation of a solar panel? What are the […]
How To Avoid Being Ripped Off By Renewable Energy Installers
The renewable energy (or micro generation) industry is seen as a very ethical and honourable one, after all these people are helping to save the planet aren’t they? Whilst this may be true, the unfortunate fact is that where there is money to be made, there will be someone out there willing to take advantage […]
Free Solar Panels – What You Should Know
Solar panels, or photovoltaic cells, can be used to harness the energy provided by the sun and convert it to electricity. As well as being great for the environment because they do not produce any harmful emissions, the “fuel” (i.e. sunlight) is of course free which makes for lower fuel bills.
Installing Solar Panels at Your Home
Solar panels or photovoltaic cells are one of the greenest, most low maintenance and most cost effective forms of renewable energy. Whilst they are quite expensive to install, the running costs are low are there is very little maintenance required. They are often described as “fit and forget” systems.
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