You would think it would be easy to define something like micro-generation. Well perhaps you wouldn’t, but I certainly did. But as with a lot of things, it means different things to different people. The UK Goverment through the means of the Energy Act 2004 (osl) defines micro-generation as generation of a capacity of less than 50 kW.
Which as James Keirstead points out (osl) is more than enough for most households, whose winter peak demand is usually about 20kW. Actually James on his blog Small is beautiful (osl) has done a nice job on a more complete definition and I recommend you check it out.
Written by ashleys on April 27th, 2006 with 3 comments.
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I plan to write a series of posts about the potential for the micro-generation of renewable energy. The primary focus will be on how this potential can be tapped and driven by individuals, rather than through the effort of business and government. Due to my present geographic location being in the UK, there will be an unavoidable bias towards the UK but I hope to provide as much generic information as possible. I would certainly welcome any input from anyone on how any aspect of what I cover is reflected in other locations. (more…)
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