Renewable energy is energy generated from a “renewable” source,
ie a source that is replenished naturally unlike the fossil
fuels coal, oil and gas which once we burn them to produce heat
or electricity are gone forever. Renewable sources include the
sun, wind, water, biomass, and heat taken from the air, ground
and water. Renewable energy technologies can be divided into
Renewable Heat and Renewable Electricity. Before considering
generating your own energy at home it is important that you do
everything you can to save energy. Generally you will save much
more money and carbon dioxide by saving energy at home than you
will by generating your own, for a smaller financial outlay.
When your home is fully insulated and you have done what you can
to save energy, you are ready to consider generating your own
energy. It is useful to be aware that approximately 80% of home
energy use is for heat and hot water, and around 20% is for
lights, appliances and cooking. Grants are available for
householders, public sector