Solar Power
Solar Photo Voltaic (PV)
Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) is a renewable energy source that captures the sun's energy and convert this into electricity which can be used to power appliances and lighting.
Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) are panels that can be attached to your roof or walls. When light is shines on the panels electricity is produced. Solar panels do not require direct sunlight and can even produce electricity on an overcast day
This renewable energy source can not only cut your carbon footprint and save around 1 tonne of CO2 per year but also cut your electricity bills by producing around 40% of your homes electricity needs per year.
Find out whether Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) is the renewable energy source for you!
Solar Thermal
Solar Thermal is a renewable energy source that allows you to use the sun's energy to heat water for your home.
Solar Thermal uses solar panels that are fixed to your roof to collect heat from the sun. This heat is then used to warm water which is stored in a hot water cylinder. A boiler or immersion heater can then be used to further increase the temperature of the water. Larger solar panels can also be used to heat your home - although usually only during the summer months.
This renewable energy source can heat the water in your home all year round and you are able to cut your bills by using an energy source which is free - sunlight! Renewable energy sources also help to cut your carbon footprint
Find out whether Solar Thermal is the renewable energy source for you
Renewable Energy Grants
Renewable Energy Grants have now ended for solar photo voltaic and solar thermal but there are some exciting renewable energy incentives available!
Renewable Energy Incentives
Designed to provide financial support to encourage individuals or businesses alike to switch to renewable energy sources. To meet the target of 15% renewable energy target by 2020, The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) need to develop a way of generating renewable energy in all sectors.
Renewable Heat Incentives (RHI) - Solar Thermal
If you are to replace your current fossil fuel heating system with a renewable energy source you could get paid a set amount each year depending on the amount of heat generated - Renewable Heat Incentives (RHI).
You could earn an average of £350 per year - before you consider the amount that you will save in energy bills!
Renewable Heat Incentives are due to be available from April 2011 but a solar hot water system fitted today will qualify for RHI's
Find out whether you will qualify for Renewable Heat Incentives (RHI) today!
Feed in Tariffs (FIT) - Solar Photo Voltaic
Renewable energy grants have now ended for solar photo voltaic systems however this was replaced with new Renewable Energy Incentives or Feed in Tariff's (FIT).
Feed In Tariffs became available in April 2010. Under this scheme energy suppliers make payments to homeowners or communities who generate their own electricity from renewable energy sources or low carbon sources such as Solar Electricity or Wind Turbines
Not only do customers have guaranteed payments for all electricity generated, they also pay separate amounts for any electricity exported back to the grid - before you consider the amount that you will save in energy bills!
Find out how to get involved with Feed In Tariffs
