This blog site has been developed to inform you of the potential benefits of introducing new green environmental products into your day to day life, and save you money!
We will concentrate on telling you about the latest technologies available to you and the cost benefits of investing in a better environment for you and your children.
Below we have covered what we feel are the two many areas to consider for investment and taking advantage of the government incentives currently available to save you money....
We have identified companies to assist you in obtaining further information and the products you required to start reducing your electricity bills and making money, at the same time.
This is something that has not been available before and will not be around for long, so please take advantage of this great opportunity TODAY.....
Solar Energy
Solar energy is non-polluting, clean energy that produces no carbon emissions. From the first day you start using solar power in your home you will stop paying for a considerable amount of the energy you use. Solar panel systems typically provide you with free energy for at least 25 years. Installing solar panels can produce a tax free, government guaranteed income worth between £800-£1000 per year for a 3 bedroom home.
Solar energy works in the UK
You might be surprised to know that despite the weather in the UK, solar energy panels work very efficiently. The important factor is daylight, not direct heat.
Solar panel installations can increase property valuations
The Energy Savings Trust released a report that the installation of solar panels on residential properties would significantly increase the price that house buyers would be willing to pay for those properties. The government introduced the clean energy cash back scheme in April 2010, a great deal of interest has been stirred in the viability of solar power and will undoubtedly see an increase in the uptake of photovoltaic (PV) equipment.
Quick and easy installation
Fitting a solar system on your roof is a very straightforward job normally taking no more than two days and disruption is very minimal.
Solar Investment
When you have a solar Photovoltaic system installed, you will buy less electricity from your existing electricity supplier because you will be generating your own. At the same time you will be paid 43.3p for every kwh of electricity that you generate, whether you use it yourself or sell it on to the national grid.
Why is it such a good idea to get solar electric panels?
If you live in the UK you can expect 9% interest rate. Guaranteed by the UK government.
The government are paying you simply to put panels on your roof and generate electricity. Put the panels on your existing roof and you will get paid a feed in tariff of 43.3p for each unit of energy you generate. You can still use the energy for FREE. So if you are currently paying 10p per kWh for your electricity, the value of each kWh you use from your Solar Photovoltaic system is 53.3p.
If you don't use the energy you can sell it for 3p per kWh back to the grid. In this case each kWh is worth 46.3p to you.
Overall you can expect around a 9% return on your investment. That means that if you invested £15000 in solar panels you'd be approximately £1200 better off per year.
If you have money in the bank, you'll be lucky to get 1.5% on it at the moment.
Wind Energy Turbines
40% of all the wind energy in Europe blows over the UK, making it an ideal country for small domestic turbines.
Wind turbines harness the power of the wind and use it to generate electricity.
Small systems known as "micro-wind" or "small-wind" turbines can produce electricity to help power the lights and electrical appliances in a typical home.
How do wind turbines work?
Wind turbines use large blades to catch the wind. When the wind blows the blades are forced round, driving a turbine which generates electricity.
The stronger the wind, the more electricity produced.
There are two types of domestic-sized wind turbine:
- Mast mounted: these are free standing and are erected in a suitably exposed position, often around 2.5kW to 6kW
- Roof mounted: these are smaller than mast mounted systems and can be installed on the roof of a home where there is a suitable wind resource. Often these are around 1kW to 2kW in size.
If your small wind system is connected to the National Grid then you can make money by selling any generated electricity to an electricity supply company.
You could be eligible to receive cash for each unit of electricity you generate using this technology.
If the turbine is not connected to the electricity grid then unused electricity can be stored in a battery for use when there is no wind. Installing an inverter in the system will convert the battery stored power into 240 voltage house hold power.
The benefits of wind electricity
- Harness a plentiful energy source: in the UK we have 40% of Europe's total wind energy.
- Cut your carbon footprint: wind electricity is green, renewable energy and doesn't release any harmful carbon dioxide or other pollutants.
- Cut your electricity bills: wind is free, so once you've paid for the initial installation your electricity costs will be reduced.
- Store electricity for a calm day: if your home isn't connected to the National Grid you can store excess electricity in batteries and use it when there is no wind.
- Sell electricity back to the grid: if your system is producing more electricity than you need, or when you can't use it, someone else can use it - and you could make a bit of money.
