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Renewable Energy

Investing in RenewablesInvesting in Renewables
Setting up community schemes and other ways to support clean energy.
Green Electricity through the GridGreen Electricity through the Grid
How to get renewable electricity supplied to your home.
Home Heating with Renewable EnergyHome Heating with Renewable Energy
How to keep warm without causing climate change.
Photovoltaic Solar PowerPhotovoltaic Solar Power
Advice on generating electricity with solar panels.
Solar Water HeatingSolar Water Heating
Providing domestic hot water using the sun.
Domestic Wind PowerDomestic Wind Power
Is your home a good place to put a small wind turbine?
The Wood Fuelled HomeThe Wood Fuelled Home
New technologies for clean and efficient wood-fired central heating.
Grid-Connected Renewable EnergyGrid-Connected Renewable Energy
Generate your own power and sell it to the grid.
Ground Source HeatingGround Source Heating
Using a 'heat pump' to transfer heat from the earth to your home.
Micro Hydro PowerMicro Hydro Power
Do you have access to a fast-flowing river? Would it be suitable for a small water turbine? Read on to find out.
BiogasBiogas
Information about the 'digestion' of organic matter (such as agricultural and food wastes) to produce biogas.
Electricity for off-grid homes from wind, solar or hydro powerElectricity for off-grid homes from wind, solar or hydro power
Renewable energy systems are often a very cost-effective way to power homes away from the national grid.
Community Wind TurbineCommunity Wind Turbine
A look at the Bro Dyfi Community Wind Turbine, in the hills above CAT.

 

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