Renewable Energy Grants.
* Data source: Energy Savings Trust based on a typical two bedroom semi-detached
house.
*** Feed In Tariff applies.
 Solar photovoltaic |
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems use energy from the sun to convert solar radiation into electricity, which can be used directly to run appliances and lighting, or sold back to the national grid, or stored in batteries in off-grid locations. More... |
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 Solar thermal hot water |
Solar hot water panels can be fitted onto or integrated into a building's roof. They use the sun's energy to heat water direcfly, or a heat-transfer fluid, which passes through the panel. More... |
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 Air source heat pumps |
Air source heat pumps can be used effectively for either space or water heating (or both). Air pumps take heat energy from the air outside and transfer it to the building. The heat is upgraded by using a pump and compressor which removes heat from one side of the circuit and ejects it to the other side. More... |
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 Ground source heat pumps |
Ground source heat pumps can be used effectively for either space or water heating (or both). Heat pumps take heat energy from the ground and transfer it to the building. The heat is upgraded by using a pump and compressor which removes heat from one side of the circuit and ejects it to the other side. More... |
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 Wind turbines |
Wind turbines harnesses energy from the wind to produce electricity. The blades drive a generator either directly or via a gearbox (generally for larger machines) to produce electricity. More... |
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 Small scale hydro |
Hydro-power systems use a turbine to convert the energy stored in water flowing downhill into electricity. Useful power may be produced from even a small stream. The hydro-power source should be relatively close to where the power is needed or to a suitable grid connection. More... |
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 Wood fuelled room heaters |
Wood burning systems, unlike other renewable energy sources, emit carbon dioxide. However, as the wood fuel is cultivated, it absorbs the same amount of carbon dioxide as is released when burnt. As such it does not add to the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. More... |
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 Wood fuelled boiler systems |
Wood burning systems, unlike other renewable energy sources, emit carbon dioxide. However, as the wood fuel is cultivated, it absorbs the same amount of carbon dioxide as is released when burnt. As such it does not add to the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. More... |
