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 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.
How much CO2 is saved by particular renewable technologies
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
Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > Photovoltaic (PV)
The elements of a wind energy system; the conditions for success; actual energy produced; costs and lifespans. Links to further information.
Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > Wind
Definition and description of combined heat and power (CHP) systems; size considerations; conditions for success; costs.
Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > Combined heat and power
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.
Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > Solar thermal
The different types of biomass systems; biomass fuels; conditions for success; energy produced and costs. Links to further information.
Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > Biomass
How heat pumps work; types of heat pump system; different types of energy source; conditions for success and costs. Links to further information.
Info centre > Resource information > Renewable energy > Heat pumps
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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