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Solar Heating PanelsSolar panels for the first time in history are a good financial investment. Apart from ecological and uncertain energy costs and rises, the main reason to install solar is, as an investment into your property.
The latest solar panels are 'direct' evacuated tubes and PV photovoltaic solar panels, which work well within the UK climate. Learn more at:
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Water heating solar panels- These use the solar energy to heat your water with evacuated tubes, generally for washing, bathing, and swimming pools. These can be installed by most solar panel fitters, plumbers and DIY kits also available.
These solar tubes harvest the sun's radiation, which the earth is exposed to. Generally circulating a fluid from the solar collector to a tank. Latest solar technology allows you to use your existing hot water tank in most cases, by heating water 'directly', making for a more efficient and less costly type of solar installation.
This type of solar panel technology is 'flat panels' or evacuated soalr tubes.
Generally more costly, PV solar is definately a very good long term investment opportunity, because solar installed in the 1960's is still working today. The electricity generated can be used immediately by your domestic appliances, or by sold to the National Grid, when the power is not being used.
The UK receives 60% solar energy of the equator, so solar panels work even on COLD CLOUDY days in the UK environment...
Your house value will increase, possibly covering the costs of solar panels, if not more. A recent survey by MORI found people are willing to pay up to £10,000 more for a home built to high environmental standards.
Many people feel that it is the correct time to invest in solar, mainly because of escalating UK energy pricing, secondly because they feel it will add value to their property due to Energy Assessments' and green taxation around the corner or thirdly because of global warming. The fact is though, for the first time in history, it is now financially viable to install.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Brings together environmental responsibilities from the former Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions. Responsible for HECA.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Site includes a section about the DTI's Renewable Energy Programme.
The DTI and DEFRA, with input from other Government departments, are responsible for the UK Fuel Poverty Strategy. This sets out how the Government and the Devolved Administrations will tackle fuel poverty in the UK. The Strategy sets targets and dates for eliminating fuel poverty among specific groups.
Association for Environment Conscious Building Encourages greater environmental awareness within the building construction industry.
The trade association to the UK bioenergy industry.
British Photovoltaic Association (PV-UK)
The trade association for the photovoltaic industry in Great Britain.
British Wind Energy Association
The professional association for researchers and enthusiasts into wind energy.
Combined Heat and Power Association
Works to promote the wider use of combined heat and power and community heating.
The collective voice of the major electricity companies in the UK.
A trade association open to all companies supportive of the UK renewable energy industry.
Serves as a focal point for organisations with business interests in the solar energy industry.
The Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE)
Aims to encourage a positive national awareness of the need for and benefits of energy conservation, and to increase investment in all appropriate energy-saving measures.
International
Provides information on how to save energy in offices on a daily basis without having to spend much money.
Talk Energy is a international web community geared towards sustainable energy solutions, sharing ideas and showcasing innovative alternative energy products.managEnergy
A European Commission initiative set up to encourage the intelligent use of energy in EU Member States, Central and Eastern European countries and other European countries.
Centre for Alternative Technology
Concerned with the search for globally sustainable, ecologically sound technologies and ways of life.
Council for Environmental Education (CEE)
Provides a national focus in England for those committed to education for sustainable development.
Creative Environmental Networks
A not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of services to engage householders, businesses and communities in environmental and social improvement.
Envolve Partnerships for Sustainability
Charity that works with a variety of groups in the community on projects that touch people's lives as well as benefiting the environment.
One of the leading environmental pressure groups in the UK.
A regional charity established to promote more sustainable ways of living and working.
A charity that helps people to take practical action for a better environment.
Environmental regeneration charity working to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.
Developing environmental projects which produce an economic benefit to Edinburgh and the Lothians.
An informal association of organisations which helps to develop policy on the regulation of the public utilities providing electricity, gas, communications and water services in England and Wales.
Somerset County Council's renewable energy pages
Features news, information about the technologies and details of how you can get involved in renewable energy in Somerset.
SEA is a not-for-profit independent company aiming to promote the sustainable use of energy in housing, businesses and transport in Southwark, Greater London and more recently nationwide. They run the Solar for London project.
Energy agencies
Helps businesses and organisations of all sizes save money by improving their energy efficiency. Managed by the Carbon Trust, a government-funded body with a business focus, Action Energy provides the information, advice, practical help and financial support you need to start reducing your energy costs. Formerly the Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme.
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A leading energy education organisation dedicated to sustainable development and to reducing the effects of climate change.
Provides advice and support to groups wanting to promote energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes
Independent group of over 250 organisations and individuals all working together on different aspects of domestic energy efficiency.
More useful solar information.
A non-profit organisation which works with a range of partners to deliver the sustainable and efficient use of energy.
Advice on renewable energy technologies suitable for householders and the grants available.
Develops and promotes energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households.
Helps UK citizens address issues of climate change through practical advice and help in installing energy saving measures and implementing appropriate renewable energy sources.
Organisation for the Promotion of Energy Technologies Network (OPET)
OPET is an infrastructure for the promotion of the uptake of new and innovative energy technologies.
Established to help business prepare for a low-carbon future and exploit the commercial opportunities that are on offer.
Encouraging teachers, pupils and their families to think about energy efficiency.
A programme for environmental management and certification, and sustainable development education, for schools.
Energy Certification for Schools
An Energy Saving Trust initiative to promote energy management and efficiency for the whole school community - students, governors, staff and local authorities.
Helps UK business save more than 100 million pounds every year through waste minimisation.
Gives details of all the 'green' tariffs on offer to UK domestic customers.
Aimed at local authorities, Practical help provides the assistance needed to promote and implement sustainable energy and environmentally friendly transport policies.
Recognises the growing international importance of education for sustainable development.
UK solar panel company
Manufactures and installs high efficiency, selectively coated flat plate solar collectors and complete systems.
Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE)
Centre for construction and fire expertise, providing consultancy, testing and information services.
Manufactures flat plate solar collector panels and photovoltaic modules.
Future Energy Solutions (formerly ETSU)
Provide a range of energy advice, from large-scale strategies for Government to specific company action plans.
A commercial company offering simple, effective solar water heating systems at an affordable price.
Iskra Wind Turbine Manufacturers Ltd
Manufactuer of 5kW turbine suitable for homes and small businesses.
A non-profit organisation dedicated to helping protect the global environment by promoting sustainable alternatives to aspects of everyday life.
A free information service about renewable energy and sustainable technologies.
Supply solar hot water systems.
Market a freeze-tolerant direct solar water heating system with integral photovoltaic pump.
The Solarserver, Forum for Solar Energy
A web-based solar energy information forum
US-based company promoting the latest solar energy innovative technologies.
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A biomass fuel company that works with clients in industrial, corporate, public and domestic markets, Welsh Biofuels has been developing the biomass industry in Wales and the UK for over 15 years.
Regulators
Independent consumer organisation created by parliament to protect the interests of all domestic, commercial or industrial energy (gas and electricity) consumers.
Regulating the gas and electricity industries in the UK.
The Eaga Partnership established the Eaga Charitable Trust in 1993, with the objective of promoting research into the causes of fuel poverty.
The leading professional body for the energy industries, representing almost 12,000 professionals both nationally and internationally. Created in 2003 by the merger of the Institute of Petroleum and the Institute of Energy.
The Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development
Aims to make a significant contribution to sustainable development through research, consultancy and education.
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