Renewable energy is improving day by day and it’s becoming apparent that we will reach a point where renewable heating and power will be able to match the performance of traditional energy with significantly improved efficiency.
There are already forms of renewable energy that can match or surpass their traditional counterparts, although costly, it seems to be a sign of what’s to come.
We are seeing non-domestic sectors turning to renewable energy supplies which have been providing much-improved services – it is likely that this ever-improving technology will spread across all sectors in the coming years.
The domestic sector has already had a taste of the benefits that renewable energies have to offer.
We have already become accustomed to solar energy which is a fantastic supplemental renewable energy source.
Solar panels can be attached to almost any property and in sunny areas, they can produce consistent clean power that is absolutely free once the panels have paid for themselves.
They are the most popular renewable energy source as they are widely available for both domestic and industrial use, it’s fair to assume that the other methods of renewable energy growing in popularity now will be similarly available in years to come.
There are other methods too like wind energy, perfect if you live in a hilly area, that is coming to the forefront.
We have seen a huge increase in wind farms and with domestic turbines becoming available it has the potential to become popular alternative energy for rural areas, the information is even available to make your own.
Hydro energy is looking more promising and can provide clean, consistent energy with the Scottish government already investing in small-scale hydropower projects.
One that seems to have huge amounts of potential and is already making an impact on the industrial sector is geothermal energy, taking heat from the ground, which can allow for heating and cooling using subterranean piping – while it is still costly it is extremely efficient and reliable.
Some methods of renewable energy can extract heat from more than one resource, for example; Star Renewable Energy, a leading renewable energy provider offers a Neatpump that can extract heating from bodies of water of all sizes as well as the ground.
These pumps which are becoming increasingly popular in the public sector can produce energy from 500kW to 8000kW and con both heat and cool water
While there still aren’t the financial resources or incentives to invest in renewables on a wide scale within the domestic sector, it is clear that there will be a change when technology improves and becomes more widely available.
For business owners, it is key to remain informed about the changes and improvements in renewable energy as it has the potential to become the status quo.
Whether considering making the move to renewables yourself or advising clients and customers on the benefits that renewable energy can offer, it is important to keep on top of what is happening in this developing area of innovation.
