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Is bigger better?
Posted by Barry Nutley on 11th February 2009 at 9:38 am
Renewable energy can be a little confusing. For example, explaining to some people that doubling the size of a solar thermal system isn't necessarily a good thing, but doubling the size of a solar PV system is; doubling the size of a heat pump isn't a good idea, but doubling the size of a wind turbi…
Posted in: Rainwater harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is good for business
Posted by Barry Nutley on 18th May 2009 at 11:08 am
Rainwater harvesting systems can provide a variety of economic benefits to businesses. Alongside the standard irrigation and toilet flushing, it can also be used for cooling systems. In some areas it also reduces the risk of flooding. Generally, the systems with the fastest payback periods us…
Posted in: Rainwater harvesting
Accuracy of predicted solar PV generation set to increase
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 2nd April 2012 at 9:09 am
The amount of sunshine in Sheffield is currently used as the basis for all predictions of solar generation, where ever you live. This means that people in the south are likely to be delighted when their new system produces more electricity than promised. The outcome isn't so good for people in north…
Posted in: Solar electricity
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