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Alternative Types Of Energy Sources
The need to find new types of renewable energy is urgent - oil reserves are running out, and quickly.
The lifestyles that we in the Western world have...
Energy and Water Saving in Bathroom Renovations
Many ‘green’ rules that apply to new build bathrooms don’t yet cover renovations, but you should still make sure that any bathroom make-over is a...
Generating Your Own Power: Government Schemes
Generating your own power has never made quite so much sense thanks to new government incentives.
And if you’re planning a new build or...
Guide to Green Energy and the Rules That Apply in the UK
When domestic solar panels first became available in the UK, many families were keen to “green” their homes and save on electricity. Unf...
Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design is a technique that uses the heat of the sun to regulate a building's temperature without using other energy sources. It is one of the ultimate...
Solar Energy Systems
Solar panels are known to be effective in trapping and collecting the heat of the sun.
In countries in the Middle East for example, you can see panels on the roof of...
Sustainable Lighting
Lighting accounts for around 15% of the energy bill in most homes, and around 25% in commercial buildings. It is supplied by electrical power plants using fossil fuels,...
The Problem With Fossil Fuels
The debate about the use of fossil fuels has reached a heightened pitch, with environmental campaigners, scientists, politicians, representatives of the fossil-fuel...
What Are Photovoltaics?
Photovoltaics are cells made from glass and steel that convert light into electricity.
Inside the core of the cell are components known as photodiodes, which feed the...
What is 'Bio-Energy'?
The term bio-energy means energy that comes from organic materials such as living plants.
There is a lot of research into both the production and potential of...
Wind Generators
Wind generators are generating a lot of interest right now, due to a high street DIY chain offering the first small wind generator commonly available for the home. We...
