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Alternative Energy Resources

By Matthew Thompson on 25th August, 2010

We are living in a wasteful society, and a time when there is a lot of focus on the need to preserve the environment and slow the damaging effects of climate change. There are different resources, which can be used as an alternative to the diminishing coal, gas and oil. So it is important that we explore these possibilities as much as we can.

On and offshore wind farms, are appearing in certain areas of the UK, which has the highest occurrence of strong, persistent, year-round wind of any country in Europe. However, only in recent years have we begun to take advantage of this incredible 'green' resource to reduce own energy consumption. Wind turbines are often cast aside, with people accusing them of being noisy, not working efficiently and not cost effective. Wind power is none of these things, and a wind farm only takes 3-5 months to pay back the energy used in its production, as found in the journal 'Dispelling the Myths of Energy Payback Time'.

Solar panels and solar thermal energy could be considered the most well known environmental energy source, however are not as effective as wind power. The sun is a fantastic source of energy, and solar panels work even on a cloudy day. As an addition to solar panels, solar thermal energy can provide hot water and reduce water bills whilst working in tandem with any system put in place. However, there are some conditions concerning where the panels are fitted and how efficiently they will work on different roofs.

Decorated Shed care for the environment, with all their buildings 'green built' and all environmental factors are thought of when building their garden offices. All garden buildings have good energy efficiency and follow the U value, (warm in the winter and cool in the summer) which is helped with the installed eco-friendly windows and door systems but also the optional 'sedum-planted' roof. The environment is definitely a major concern and all this is taken into consideration when materials are sourced, and buildings are designed.


Category:  Environment

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