Renewable energy is the term used to describe energy flows that occur naturally and continuously in the environment, such as energy from the wind, waves or tides. The origin of the majority of these sources can be traced back to either the sun (energy from the sun helps to drive the earth's weather patterns) or the gravitational effects of the sun and the moon. This means that these sources are essentially inexhaustible.

Solar Hot Water
Solar hot water systems will provide a typical UK household with 50 to 60% of their domestic hot water in a year. In the summertime a solar water heater can provide as much as 100% meaning that the boiler will never have to fire up, saving both energy and money. In the winter, less sun means less solar hot water, so a boiler is also needed to provide energy to heat the domestic hot water.

It's a common misconception that solar panels and solar power systems only work when the sun is shining. Solar thermal power works with diffused radiation, so even on a cloudy day you will still get a good level of energy for solar powered water heating.

It doesn't matter where you live in the UK, solar power heating will still provide you with domestic hot water - and whatever the weather.

Ground Source Heat Pumps
Ground source heat pumps collect energy stored in the earth or in the air and use it to heat water in a cylinder for distribution to taps, appliances and radiators. They can also cool the house in summer. This is the most advanced technology available for home heating, hot water and cooling. because the earth itself 'stores' energy it is an extremely reliable and constant energy source, it creates no harmful emissions and uses a very small amount of electricity to drive the pumps themselves.

How Do They Work
A heat pump works in the same way as a refrigerator, but in reverse. The collection system consists of a single deep borehole in the garden. Alternatively, where space permits, a looped array of pipes buried about 1.2 metres below the surface can be used. The ground source heat pump then extracts heat stored in the earth. This low temperature energy passes through a CFC-free refrigerant cycle which converts it into higher temperatures to heat the home. In summer, with an underfloor heating system connected to the heat pump this cycle is reversed, cooling the room to a comfortable temperature.

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