In our attempt to wean ourselves off fossil fuels, there have been many suggestions as to the best ways of replacing our current primary sources of energy; coal, oil and gas. While many forms of renewable energy are gaining a … Continue reading →

Of all the wind energy in Europe, 40% of it blows across the UK, but less than 1% is actually harnessed [1], therefore it is a great source of renewable energy that should be better utilised. Historically, humans have always … Continue reading →

It is estimated that each year the UK generates around 10 million tonnes of construction waste from commerce and industry. Not only can this type waste be costly to businesses, but it can also have a detrimental effect on human … Continue reading →

If you are considering a renewable electricity system for your home or business (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, etc.), you will want to look closely at the government’s new feed-in tariff system (FITs). Working out what you will earn from the … Continue reading →

What is a Ground-Source Heat Pump? Heat pumps can come in a number of different forms, varying from air to air, water to air and ground to water. This article will concentrate on the ground to water form. Ground-Source heat … Continue reading →

Solar thermal technologies use the sun’s radiation to heat water. There are a variety of different panels or plates available that can heat water to certain temperatures. For instance, a flat plate panel is used for low level heating which … Continue reading →

What is wind power? Wind is a free natural resource which can be converted into energy.  Windmills can capture this energy by utilising wind to turn their rotors.  This energy is converted to electricity.  Wind turbines are designed to start … Continue reading →

I’m sure we are all aware by now that solar photovoltaic (PV) power is a major player in the renewable energy market. There are solar powered gismos everywhere we look nowadays, from pay and display machines to solar powered lights … Continue reading →

The term “photovoltaic” is derived from the Greek word “photo” which means light, and the word “volt” which was named after Alessandro Volta, who was responsible for developing the first electric cell in 1800. From these two words, you can … Continue reading →

Recently we looked at the problems caused by burning fossil fuels and the issues that carbon emission can have on the atmosphere. To briefly recap fossil fuels are the decayed carbon-rich remains of ancient living organisms, buried underground. When fossil … Continue reading →