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Renewable Energy
Summer too hot?
Try Solar Air conditioning - http://www.solcool.net/
This has to make sense - don't use expensive (and ever more expensive!)
electricity when you can use a solar powered machine to do the cooling.
I think this should be the most sensible way of getting cool.
July 27/7/6 - London has had power problems today in places because
of the intense demand from Air conditioning.
Its been such a heatwave I'm not suprised but it is time we did
something about using electricity in such a wasteful way. |
More and more people are becoming interested in renewable energy as gas
and oil prices constaly rise and supplies are threatened by natural events
like the hurricanes in america.
It makes sense to try and use renewable energy. Making adjustments to
your life to use less and use a fully renewable source means you're cuasing
the plent less harm.
Some of the renewable energy sources are more available than others -
sunshine seems precarious sometimes but you can find out about solar heating
and hot water as well as solar electricity.
There are apparently 50,000 solar hot water systems in the UK but only
about 1000 solar electric systems. This is a completely shamefull situation!
Wind power is also available domestically as well as big windfarm and
we have to decide now whether we want wind power farms or nuclear power
plants to supply our electricity. I know which I'd prefer.
Heat pumps extract heat from the ground made it into the news with the
news that the Queen is investing in this technology to heat Buckingham
Palace! Well done your majesty for leading the way! She's also got a water
power system at Windsor!
Wood burning stoves are a simple and effective way of producing heat
for your home. There are some amazing stoves out there - style and use
wise!
Useful sites about renewable energy |
| www.cse.org.uk/
- centre for sustainable energy.The Centre for Sustainable Energy
(CSE) is a national charitable company that was established in 1979. |
Micropower
- Micropower Council - the body representing home-based energy
generatio |
| Interesting
reading from New Statesman - this is a pdf file so right click,
file save as and read! |
Industrial
Power Association - http://www.ipa-scotland.org.uk/
Promoting Scottish companies, technology and expertise
in the field of clean energy supply worldwide. Industry news, information
and members list. [requires Flash] |
Energy
Development Co-operative Limited - http://www.unlimited-power.co.uk/
Specialists in sustainable energy solutions. Catalogue,
containing solar powered products, solar panels and wind turbines. |
Talbott's - http://www.talbotts.co.uk/
Manufacturers of thermal recycling equipment, fuelled
by a variety of waste and renewable material, for the engendering
of thermal energy.
This
is a biomass version of the microCHP which is mentioneed elsewhere
on this site. |
Todaysure
Projects - http://www.todaysure.com
Utilising waste as fuel to generate thermal energy.
Details of how it works and available equipment, together with information
request form.
This has a list of waste and which machines it can be burnt in. Probably
more suited to industrial use, |
News articles about Renewable Energy |
| DTI
'damaging' green power sector - BBC news A gap of 7 months in
grants for renewable energy is appalling |
Hydrogen
scheme hailed a success - The backers of Europe's first community-owned
hydrogen production facility have claimed to be close to making the
project viable.
The scheme, on the Shetland island of Unst, uses wind power to supply
storage heaters, with the rest of the energy producing hydrogen from
water.
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Biomass
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| http://www.koolfuel.co.uk/
-Renewable Energy Suppliers Ltd (RES Ltd) manufacture and sell 'KOOLFUEL',
supplied from crops grown specifically for their sustainable energy
production. |
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eco hometec
- installs lots of eco systems
ground, water or air source heat pumps
Heat pumps can heat you home or building find out how.
Under floor Heating
Underfloor radiant central heating is the way ahead for comfort
and warmth in the modern home and office – and at eco hometec
we offer the most complete and energy efficient underfloor heating
package available.
Solar Heating
Without using any extra gas how do you improve the hot water performance
of combination boilers, reduce CO2 emissions and make use of renewable
energy?
Solar Panels
Flat bed panels in roof and on roof fixing and flashing kits. System
controllers and accessories.
Condensing Boilers
Dual temperature underfloor heating VCO NG and LPG condensing boilers
Solar Compatible Combi Boilers
Use the sun to pre -heat water before it enters the boiler. Save
gas and money!!
Mains Pressure Hot Water Systems and Cylinders
Hot and cold water at the same pressure. No tanks in roof space,
no frozen pipes and powerful showers.
Thermal Stores
Used to store solar heated hot water or link multiple heat sources.
Oil Fired Condensing Boilers
Oil fired condensing boilers
Energy Efficient Heating Systems
eco hometec are specialist designers and installers, for DIY, self
build and commercial clients, of underfloor radiant heating.
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| FETA
- THE FEDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS |
| Energy
& Environment Ltd
Solar security lighting
Solar / wireless alarm systems.
Solar lanterns
Off-grid solar lighting kits
Solar & Wind powered streetlights
Rutland Windchargers & Accessories
Aerogen Windchargers & Accessories
Photovoltaic (PV) modules and associated equipment for new build
and retrofit projects.
Inverters
Charge Controllers
Flexible Powerfilm rollable PV modules for charging batteries,
mobiles, PDA's and more.
Solar battery chargers for mobiles, PDA's , MP3 players and other
electronic devices.
Solar modules for boats, caravans and motorhomes.
Solar water heating (SWH) systems
High-efficiency Condensing boilers
Underfloor heating
Ground Source Heat Pumps
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British
Gas signs deal with Ceres Power: Fuel cell boiler to provide heat and
electricity
Peak oil
http://www.fresh01.com/energy/ DTI renewables websites
http://www.greenenergy.org.uk NEF Renewables National Charity
http://www.solartradeassociation.org.uk/ Solar Trade Association
http://www.pv-uk.org.uk/index.html Solar PV online resources UK
http://www.britishwindenergy.co.uk/ British Wind Energy Association
http://www.britishbiogen.co.uk/ Bioenergy Association UK
http://www.british-hydro.org/ British Hydropower Association
http://www.chpa.co.uk/ Combined Heat and Power association
http://www.renewablesnorthwest.co.uk/index.aspx Renewables NorthWest,
not-for-profit advice
http://www.clear-skies.org/ Grants for renewable energy technologies Solar
water, wind, hydro, biomass and groundsource heat pumps
http://www.est.org.uk/solar/ Solar PV grants
British Association for Bio Fuels and Oils (BABFO) – the trade
body for producers: www.biodiesel.co.uk
Veg Oil Motoring: www.vegoilmotoring.com
Where to buy Biodiesel: www.biodieselfillingstations.co.uk
Suppliers of Biodiesel: www.rixbiodiesel.co.uk or www.broadlandfuels.co.uk
Where to go for training on how to make your own: www.lowimpact.org |
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