Posts Tagged ‘microgeneration’

UK Government Announces Clean Energy Cashback Scheme

Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by by Richard

Previously, we looked at Feed In Tariffs, looking and what they were and their implications if they were introduced in the UK.
Recently it has been announced that a feed in tariff scheme under the name ‘Clean Energy Cashback’ will be introduced in the UK, starting in April 2010. Detailed proposals  have been release into what [...]

Feed In Tariffs - What are Feed in Tariffs?

Posted on June 19th, 2009 by by Richard

Feed In Tarriffs or a Feed in Tariff is an incentive structure brought in by government to encourage the uptake of renewable sources of energy. Feed in tariffs are also known as renewable energy payments, renewable tariffs and FiT’s.
The way feed in tariffs work is by passing legislation that obligate’s electricity utility companies to buy electricity from [...]

Solar Water Heating

Posted on June 18th, 2009 by by Richard

Following previous posts examining Solar Panels and what different types of solar panels are, we move on to looking at some popular uses for solar panels. One of the most widely used techniques to save money on utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint is by using solar panels as part of a solar water [...]

Wind Turbines - What are Wind Turbines?

Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by by Richard

There are many different types of renewable energy available and many different products that can be used to generate power naturally and sustainably using the earth’s renewable resources. These renewable energy products come in all shapes and sizes and are used privately, comercially and by governments in civil projects.
 
 In the UK, one of the most [...]