Microgeneration

Klappentext In this book author Dave Parker describes the many and varied microgeneration options! from wind turbines and solar power to biomass and heatsinks! and even gives advice on how architects and developers can best access the increasingly large amount of government funding to help implement these strategies.

Inhalt
Foreword
Introduction
Thermosyphon Solar Water Heating
Photovoltaics
Mini Wind Turbines and Windpumps
Small Scale Hydropower
Biomass Fuelled CHP Plants
Pros and Cons of Grid Connection
Solar Air Heating
Powered Solar Water Heating
Fossil Fuel CHP
Ground, Air and Water Source Energy Heating
Heat Sinks
Combining Technologies
The Cooling Bonus
Assessing Site Potential
Selecting the Technology
Tomorrow's Technology
Case Studies
Index