8 September 2010

What is renewable energy?

A definition and description of renewable energy; examples of renewable energy sources; the benefits of using renewable energy; reducing carbons emissions, reducing energy bills and providing fuel security.

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Renewable energy - pay back, new build / retro fit and planning

Renewable energy and considerations on financial pay back, whether installation is part of a new build or needs to retro fitted, and the need to consult planning authorities.

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Renewable energy - carbon savings

How much CO2 is saved by particular renewable technologies

Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > What is renewable energy?

Photovoltaic (PV)

Definition and description of Photovoltaic (PV) energy; how it's installed; the different types available; setting out the conditions for success and general costs. Links to further information

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Wind

The elements of a wind energy system; the conditions for success; actual energy produced; costs and lifespans. Links to further information.

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Combined heat and power

Definition and description of combined heat and power (CHP) systems; size considerations; conditions for success; costs.

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Solar thermal

Solar thermal or solar water heating (SWH) is a simple and reliable renewable energy form; system elements; conditions for success; solar panel; energy production and costs. Links to further information.

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Biomass

The different types of biomass systems; biomass fuels; conditions for success; energy produced and costs. Links to further information.

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Heat pumps

How heat pumps work; types of heat pump system; different types of energy source; conditions for success and costs. Links to further information.

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Waste to energy

There are a number of ways of producing energy from waste; and a number of technologies for releasing the potential energy; combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion; conditions for success and costs. Links to further information.

Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > Waste to energy


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