March 2008

You are currently browsing the articles from Solar Wind - Micro Power Generation written in the month of March 2008.

UK Power companies forced to give to the poor

UK Energy and power companies are to be forced to rob the rich, i.e. their own shareholders to pay the poor or at least to help the poor. UK government plans to force these companies to use a portion of their profits to help poor and vulnerable groups like pensioners, increase the energy efficiency of their homes. It is hoped that this will help in reducing carbon emissions from the homes, and help make savings on heating costs.

What is more interesting is that the plans are also expected to aid households who micro-generate, to sell power back to the national grid. Now I want to hear more about that! When I have more information I will share on this site!

Written by ashleys on March 30th, 2008 with no comments.
Read more articles on Energy Efficiency and News.

The Reichstag goes green

In another symbol of how much better Germany is approach the whole concept of renewable energy and micro-generation is the news that the Reichstag is to run entirely on renewable energy from this summer. Due to a fairly recent refurbishment the building is already very energy efficient. The building houses biofuel generators in its basement which are already providing 40% of its energy needs. The remainder will now be supplied by renewable outside sources.

As I said at the beginning it is purely a symbol , but I’m impressed by what Germany have managed to do in pushing renewables forward especially their tariff based support of micro-generation. All of which has but them way ahead of the UK and other countries.

Written by ashleys on March 29th, 2008 with no comments.
Read more articles on Energy Efficiency and News and micro generation.