Environmental Benefits
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Thanet array seen from top of North Downs near Lenham. Turbines are about 30 miles away - see map
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GOVERNMENT DELIVERS RAW DEAL FOR SOLAR THERMAL INDUSTRYToday the SOLAR Trade Association welcomed the announcements by Ed Milliband regarding SOLAR energy, but expressed disappointment that the proposed rate of investment will be lower than that for other green energy technologies.
SOLARUK tests the effects of roofing colour on SOLAR Collectors
SOLAR UK teamed up with Renolit UK Ltd, manufacturers of the Alkorplan roofing membrane, for a trial showing that its SOLAR panels work 9% more efficiently when installed on this white reflective flat roof waterproofing surface known as Alkorbright.
SOLAR panel costs 'set to fall'
The cost of installing and owning SOLAR panels will fall even faster than expected according to new research. Tests show that 90% of existing SOLAR panels last for 30 years, instead of the predicted 20 years.
Wind turbines and SOLAR panels could be put up without planning permission
Wind turbines up to 15 metres high could be put up in industrial estates or farmland without planning permission under plans published by the government today.
Life-cycle energy and emissions of marine energy devices
Feed in tariffs
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ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS AS A RESULT OF USING SOLAR COLLECTORS The following data is taken from Genersys Solar. The average environmental savings for a household comprising two adults and two children using an effective thermal solar system with a 200 litre hot water tank, using oil as the main source of fuel. The additional equipment causes the extra emissions of about 1 1/2 to 2 tonnes of CO2 . This takes into account transport and fitting, hence the variance in the amount. The panels will save an average of 3/4 tonnes of CO2 per year meaning the CO2 payback will take between 2 and 3 years (twice as fast as the financial cost), after that it is saving on CO2 emissions.
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