Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is the energy produced from natural
resources which are naturally replenished.
Sunlight
- Solar energy from the sun in the form of
solar radiation. Electrical generation uses photovoltaics
and heat engines.
- Active solar techniques use photovoltaic
panels and solar thermal collectors.
- Passive solar
techniques involve the design and positioning of buildings and the
materials used to build them.
Wind Power
- Modern wind turbines can produce 600 kW to 5 MW of power
- Locations with strong, constant winds are the best locations for
wind farms.
Hydropower
- Hydroelectric
- Micro hydro
- Damless hydro
- Osmotic power
- Ocean energy
Feed in Tariffs
Using FITs the government hopes to encourage additional
low carbon electricity generation by organisations, businesses,
communities and individuals
This clean energy cashback scheme will allow
people to invest in small scale low carbon electricity for a guaranteed
payment for the electricity they generate.