Micro Generation

Micro generation involves producing energy for small, localised needs - for example, individual buildings, communities, schools and businesses.

• Solar Thermal Hot Water Heating
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation
• Wind turbines
• Micro-Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• Heat Pumps
• Micro-hydro
• Biomass heating
• Fuel-cells

Grants are available from the Low Carbon Buildings Programme which also provides a list of approved installers. Yougen also offers independent advice on renewable energy products for homes and businesses.

If you are considering generating your own electricity by wind or sun, we recommend the Power Predictor from Better Generation. This allows you to calculate the amount of energy you will be able to generate in your location and the potential financial savings you could make by selling your electricity back to the grid.