What do you want to achieve with your renewable energy?

Whilst everyone wants to save money, many others who look towards renewable energy will put a greater priority on cutting their emission and helping lower their carbon footprint. Fortunately, as both the technology and availability of renewable systems becomes more widespread it is possible to achieve both.

For any prospective self-builders, they need to ask the question of what the most appropriate technology for their own build is? These considerations can include: household on a frequent basis, even slight energy loss can accumulate between the items and result in a significant monthly energy bill. Looking at the efficiency level of items which are used on a daily basis and picking the best options can help combat excessive plug loads.

If emphasise is put on the lowering carbon dioxide emissions, then utilising a sizeable solar PV system can compensate for non-renewable energy demands.

If there is a need for boiler or central heating system replacement, then installing a heat pump will prove to be more cost-effective.

Restricted budgets can rule out a number of methods, however, there are numerous alternatives include solar water heating and passive solar heating.

Living autonomously and independent of the National Grid will require a number of systems utilising hydro, solar, battery and wind technology to match the energy consumption rates of that household.

Running electricity costs will still exist to power appliances, however, installing a Solar PV system can provide electricity throughout each day, helping to combat the unceasingly rising energy costs. A substantial system can power a large portion of the energy needs of a house. These systems have been continuously lowering in price over the past decade, and whilst they can still require a significant investment, they are essential in building a house which has as low as possible energy consumption.