Before installing any type of renewable energy system, it is important to make your property as energy effficient as possible. See the Energy Saving Trust's home energy generation selector to find out what would suit your property. You can also call the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512012 for free impartial advice or arrange a non-obligation survey.
Solar thermal panels on a south facing roof can provide around a third of your home's hot water needs.
Energy saving Trust advice on solar water heating
A good option to consider if you have no access to natural gas as a fuel. You will need space for the boiler and fuel storage. Wood fuel can come in the forms of logs, chips or pellets.
Energy saving Trust advice on wood fuelled heating
Ground source and air source heat pumps move energy from the ground or air to your heating system. Work best with under-floor heating. The pump uses electricity, but the heating system produces 3-4 times more energy than it uses.
Energy Saving Trust advice on grounds source heat pumps
Solar PV systems produce electricity from sunlight. A typical domestic system can provide over 40% of the electricity used by a typical household. The Feed-in Tariff pays for electricity produced from solar PV systems.
Energy Saving Trust advice on solar electricity.
Domestic small-scale wind turbines can be integrated into the national elctricty grid or operate as stand alone devices. To be effective they should be sited awat form trees, buildings and other obstructions in the prevailing wind.
Energy Saving Trust advice on wind turbines.
Renewable energy tariffs
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