Sentences with word «microgeneration»

You can't seriously count support for microgeneration as support for new capacity in the UK.

The consultation papers set out government proposals for changes to the planning system in relation to the installation of microgeneration equipment for domestic properties.

Or perhaps it could be the location for important microgeneration equipment such as solar thermal or photovoltaic panels.

ensure that microgeneration projects are considered with a presumption in favour of development;

We continue to lobby for corrective legislation to permanently exempt microgeneration (under 50kW), as well as rooftop solar cells and panels.

As the legislation currently stands microgeneration has only a limited exemption in England and Wales for one business review rate term (usually five years).

The factoid is also mentioned in a press release from Monday, by Micropower, a group established by Liberal Democrat Lord Ezra to «represent the whole microgeneration sector».

Our next analysis swapped out a tra - ditional boiler for a high - efficiency (COP of 4.44) electric heat pump and, to our surprise, compliance could be achieved for all three house types with just the backstop values for insulation, airtightness and renewable energy (Ireland's regulations for new homesmandate a renewable energy contri - bution of 10 kWh / m2 / yr thermal energy or 4 kWh / m2 / yr from microgeneration).

When we talk about small wind turbines we're also talking about microgeneration — the small - scale generation of electric power by individuals — as opposed to the larger, grid - tied power production of commercial wind turbines, such as those found on wind farms.

They have also provided support for microgeneration by their customers.

The payback is looking pretty good it seems, if his latest update is anything to go by: «Not only will we not pay for any electricity, we should get a rebate of about # 50 once a payment from the so - called renewables obligation (RO) scheme, which rewards microgeneration schemes with cash, is included.

Community based energy development and microgeneration though have a number of advantages that need to be exploited.

The Lib Dems argue that an improvement in energy efficiency, the use of microgeneration to create energy at a more local level, the use of renewables, carbon capture and green taxes would be enough to negate the need for nuclear.

The Welsh Liberal Democrats recognise the potential for microgeneration to deliver for Wales's communities in strengthening local economies, increasing energy efficiency and decreasing fuel poverty.

It is extremely important that it addresses issues of microgeneration and does not just deal with energy efficiency and energy conservation.

However, microgeneration is permanently exempt in Scotland so most schools in Scotland with solar will continue to pay nothing.

Leonie Greene and Holly Stower from the Solar Trade Association discuss the cost and carbon savings that can be achieved from solar PV systems, how to finance them, and if there is a way around the recently introduced rise in business rates for microgeneration

I assume you have compared the two systems you are talking about and have figures that show a national scheme that uses microgeneration and no grid, has less loses and is more efficient??

DECC says «This exemption for schools is in recognition of the role that the microgeneration can play in educating young people about climate change and energy issues.

On the subject of microgeneration, I have to direct you to the opinions of David MacKay.

Unless you plan on living somewhere with no heating, electricity or water, that means a zero - carbon home will need to be kitted out with equipment for microgeneration — the production of energy on a small scale.

A recent report showed that the microgeneration industry has plenty of growth potential — and if expanded, could generate as much energy as five nuclear power plants.

The government believes that there is potential for the increased use of microgeneration to contribute to meeting future energy needs in a sustainable way.

The government also recognises that there may be more cost - effective ways than microgeneration to cut the carbon footprint of homes, as behavioural changes can be cost - free and basic insulation measures can be inexpensive.