Renewable Technologies
Before considering energy SUPPLY we aim to reduce energy DEMAND by careful building design.
Using Passive Solar Design principles, high levels of insulation and natural cooling techniques, the reduced amount of energy required is efficiently supplied by the appropriate choice of Renewable Technologies for particular situations.
These include:
- Solar Panels
- Photovoltaic Cells
- Biomass Boilers and Stoves
- Wind Generation
- Hydro Generation
- Geothermal (Heat Pumps)
The photograph on the left above shows a micro-hydro scheme in the research phase where data is collected regarding flow rates and water levels.