Renewables
In the last two years Renewable Energy Technology has advanced so much that there is now a compelling story to tell.
In the third quarter of 2019, 39% of UK electricity generation was from coal, oil and gas. This consisted of 38% from gas and less than 1% from coal and oil combined. 40% came from Renewable Energy, including 20% from wind, 12% from biomass and 6% from solar.
In the last two years Renewable Energy Technology has advanced so much that there is now a compelling story to tell.
In the third quarter of 2019, 39% of UK electricity generation was from coal, oil and gas. This consisted of 38% from gas and less than 1% from coal and oil combined. 40% came from Renewable Energy, including 20% from wind, 12% from biomass and 6% from solar.
The Story in a Nutshell.....
We can provide provide you with an affordable alternative Energy Solution that will reduce your carbon footprint and reduce your energy consumption, therefore reducing your energy costs. This is all done through a combination of smart technology and innovation.
Our Smart Energy Solutions have been designed to deliver 3 specific benefits:
We can provide provide you with an affordable alternative Energy Solution that will reduce your carbon footprint and reduce your energy consumption, therefore reducing your energy costs. This is all done through a combination of smart technology and innovation.
Our Smart Energy Solutions have been designed to deliver 3 specific benefits:
- To Reduce your CARBON Footprint
- To Reduce your Energy CONSUMPTION
- To Reduce Your Energy COSTS
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How can we help you
We can work with you to identify how your Smart Energy Solutions can deliver the highest reduction in carbon, consumption and consequently your costs. You will have definitely reduced your “Carbon Footprint” considerably. Something for you to boast about........ You can also get a better Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), normally enhancing the 'Saleable' value of your property too.
We can work with you to identify how your Smart Energy Solutions can deliver the highest reduction in carbon, consumption and consequently your costs. You will have definitely reduced your “Carbon Footprint” considerably. Something for you to boast about........ You can also get a better Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), normally enhancing the 'Saleable' value of your property too.
Solar or Wind?
In simple terms 'Solar' is for the small installations, such as Domestic and Businesses. Solar is also less dependent on Technical Support, as it has few moving parts, unlike Wind Energy, which can be expensive to maintain. However, where massive generating requirements are needed, you cannot beat Wind Farms for bulk energy production. But is it highly complex, but also allows "Off-peak" Hydrogen production (Through Electrolysis) to compensate for when it is at its best but is least needed. This is known as the "Duck Curve". If you would like to know more about this please click on this image.
In simple terms 'Solar' is for the small installations, such as Domestic and Businesses. Solar is also less dependent on Technical Support, as it has few moving parts, unlike Wind Energy, which can be expensive to maintain. However, where massive generating requirements are needed, you cannot beat Wind Farms for bulk energy production. But is it highly complex, but also allows "Off-peak" Hydrogen production (Through Electrolysis) to compensate for when it is at its best but is least needed. This is known as the "Duck Curve". If you would like to know more about this please click on this image.
Don't Waste it!
The most important thing is not to waste energy. It is no good opting for a solar system if your energy is going straight out of the windows, walls and roof. Unlike buying too much food, which you can eat the next day, if you waste energy, it is lost for ever. So ensure you do the following as soon as possible.
So here are a few pointers to make sure you have the correct lighting for your needs.
Try our Energy Audit Service, where we can calculate your Renewable Costs to the savings.....
The most important thing is not to waste energy. It is no good opting for a solar system if your energy is going straight out of the windows, walls and roof. Unlike buying too much food, which you can eat the next day, if you waste energy, it is lost for ever. So ensure you do the following as soon as possible.
- Consider Spray Foam insulation where possible.
- Ensure you have good double glazing
- Ensure any cavity walls are insulated
- Ensure you have LED Lighting throughout your premises.
So here are a few pointers to make sure you have the correct lighting for your needs.
Try our Energy Audit Service, where we can calculate your Renewable Costs to the savings.....
Checking out your lighting throughout.
Here is a chart showing different types of lighting and how they each use different amounts of electricity. For example, we have probably mostly grown up thinking that a 60 Watt Bulb is an acceptable brilliance or that you might need 100 Watts. But to assess the savings we need to rate their brilliance in Lumens, as shown in the yellow row. This has brought about some problems where comfort is more important. Many people switched over to LED "White-Light" without realising how harsh this is.
Places of leisure and relaxation require a softer lighting. In the diagram opposite, you can see how LED lights can be manufactured to emit a softer colour, hence it is more relaxing to the eye. Now we can decide on the brilliance and softness by the definition on the packaging.
Here is a chart showing different types of lighting and how they each use different amounts of electricity. For example, we have probably mostly grown up thinking that a 60 Watt Bulb is an acceptable brilliance or that you might need 100 Watts. But to assess the savings we need to rate their brilliance in Lumens, as shown in the yellow row. This has brought about some problems where comfort is more important. Many people switched over to LED "White-Light" without realising how harsh this is.
Places of leisure and relaxation require a softer lighting. In the diagram opposite, you can see how LED lights can be manufactured to emit a softer colour, hence it is more relaxing to the eye. Now we can decide on the brilliance and softness by the definition on the packaging.
Air Source and Ground Source
Heat Pumps (ASHP/GSHP)
'Air Source' and 'Ground Source' Heat Pumps are really a “Back-to-Front” Air Conditioning Unit. Because they need electricity to operate, we refer to them ‘Semi-Renewable Energy’. They are as dependent on electricity to operate. But this electricity is used to take the latent heat from the ground or air and transfer it to your home. And you can use your renewable energy to power your Heat Pump.
Beware if you are choosing this type of heating to supplement your existing heating system. Many heat pumps cannot produce enough heat to reach the water temperature, compared to conventional boilers. This in turn means that you will need larger radiators to get the same amount of heat output. So it is more likely that you will need to choose, underfloor heating to heat or supplement heating.
What to Take Into Account Before Installing a Heat Pump
Don't expect to replace your gas boiler with a heat pump and get a similar heat output. When thinking about installing heat pumps, you will need to consider two other main factors:
Cost: The cost of installing a heat pump is usually between £8,000- £18,000. Additional costs may be incurred depending on the chosen system type, whether you need cooling in combination with heating.
Noise: Is the other consideration. Finding a suitable location where you and/or your neighbours are not inconvenienced by the noise may be a consideration.
'Air Source' and 'Ground Source' Heat Pumps are really a “Back-to-Front” Air Conditioning Unit. Because they need electricity to operate, we refer to them ‘Semi-Renewable Energy’. They are as dependent on electricity to operate. But this electricity is used to take the latent heat from the ground or air and transfer it to your home. And you can use your renewable energy to power your Heat Pump.
Beware if you are choosing this type of heating to supplement your existing heating system. Many heat pumps cannot produce enough heat to reach the water temperature, compared to conventional boilers. This in turn means that you will need larger radiators to get the same amount of heat output. So it is more likely that you will need to choose, underfloor heating to heat or supplement heating.
What to Take Into Account Before Installing a Heat Pump
Don't expect to replace your gas boiler with a heat pump and get a similar heat output. When thinking about installing heat pumps, you will need to consider two other main factors:
Cost: The cost of installing a heat pump is usually between £8,000- £18,000. Additional costs may be incurred depending on the chosen system type, whether you need cooling in combination with heating.
Noise: Is the other consideration. Finding a suitable location where you and/or your neighbours are not inconvenienced by the noise may be a consideration.
If you would like to know more about how we can reduce your energy bills you can contact me on:
07966 231590 or Mail me on Ted.Beagley@Consult-Direct.Com
Ask about our Energy Audit where we can assess where these savings can be made
07966 231590 or Mail me on Ted.Beagley@Consult-Direct.Com
Ask about our Energy Audit where we can assess where these savings can be made