Solar Water Heating
Solar water heating (or solar thermal) uses sunlight to heat the water you’ll then use in your bathroom or kitchen. Even in the cloudy UK, solar energy can meet more…
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To meet the challenges brought by climate change we must rapidly reduce our emissions, which will include a radical change in how we produce and use energy. Whether it's looking at renewable energy systems or exploring ways that we can reduce our energy use, CAT has over 45 years of experience and we're happy to offer free advice on what you can do.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
The price of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels has dropped rapidly in the last ten years. A domestic PV array can now be cost effective without any subsidy. You can sell…
Heat Pumps
Heat pumps are going to be one of the best options for heating our homes in a zero carbon future. This is because a heat pump is powered by electricity,…
Wind power
The UK is the windiest country in Europe. Wind farms are therefore a great way for us to meet our energy needs without carbon emissions. Small-scale wind power can also…
Wood-Fired Heating
For some homes wood-fired heating could be a good alternative to fossil fuel. Whether it makes sense for you will depend on your location, the appliance you choose, and the…
Micro-Hydro Power
Micro-hydro turbines can be a very efficient and convenient form of small-scale renewable electricity. Suitable sites will not be that common, because the best locations will be on steep hills,…
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