Pressures and concerns surrounding carbon emissions, costs of fossil fuels and, the security of the supply of fossil fuels have all lead to the introduction of a number of Government policies and strategies relating to the increase use of renewable technologies in the UK e.g. Microgeneration Strategy 2006, Planning White Paper (2007), Energy White Paper (2006), Renewables Obligation, to name but a few.
In particular, micro-generation: small-scale electricity and/or heat generation from a low carbon source situated at or close to the point of consumption would seem to have a significant role to play e.g. solar electric (Photovoltaic), solar water heating, tidal and wind power, and CHP (Combined Heat and Power units). For a simple introduction to renewable energy, please click here.
In 2005, a small group of Hampshire Local Authorities including Gosport Borough Council decided to undertake a pilot project to attempt to address the many questions associated with micro-wind turbines for residential properties. The group decided to trial the Windsave 1KW unit and called the pilot 'The Windy Homes Project'.
The following link details the interim results as at September 2007. The Windy Homes Project Results Please note that the report was researched and written by Jane Altounyan, Home Energy Conservation Office at Eastleigh Borough Council. For further information relating to this report, please telephone 023 8068 8274
For further information on Renewable Energy for Gosport Borough Residents, including information on Planning and Development Control Permission and possible funding, please click 'Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for Gosport Borough Residents'
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