Microgeneration - make it yourself
Posted by Nigel Ellis, 19 June 2009 08:27:25
Reducing our carbon footprint probably commands more column inches in the press than just about any other subject except MPs’ expenses and Britain’s Got Talent.
As your energy supplier, Atlantic Energy needs to provide you with the energy you require in a sustainable way. And we're investing considerable sums in renewable energy generation and energy efficiency.
Another solution to ‘de-carbonising’ home energy use, however, is to make your own energy from renewable microgeneration technologies.
What is microgeneration?
Microgeneration means the generation of heat or power by individual people or small organisations. It includes solar photovoltaic power, solar hot water, ground- and air-source heat pumps, biomass and wind turbines.
There has been a considerable amount of interest and investment in this sector, including government support to deploy these technologies. But there’s also a great deal of confusion about the viability and practicality of these systems for domestic use.
What do you think?
Would you consider installing any of these in your home? If so, what barriers do you see in doing so?
What could Atlantic Energy do, or indeed other agencies do to encourage the uptake of these systems in our homes?
What are your views generally on the various technologies and their suitability for you as a solution to reducing your carbon footprint?
Do you think there is sufficient information and support to help you in making sense of this complicated subject?
As always we would like to hear from you, and your opinion helps us in improving our service to you.
Find out more
You can find out about our microgeneration tariff and other special offers in our Microgeneration section.