What is renewable heat energy?
Renewable heat energy is the generation of heat from renewable sources. This includes renewable biofuels, geothermal energy, and solar radiation. Renewable heat energy is an increasing consideration in a world where concerted efforts are being made to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and to manage climate change.
Types of renewable heat energy
The technologies that you may encounter when looking at renewable heat technologies include geothermal heating, heat pumps from companies such as GSM Limited https://gsmlimited.com/services/air-source-heat-pumps/cheltenham, solar heating, and heat exchangers.
There are different options for generating energy at home, making use of zero or low carbon ‘microgeneration’ technology. There are biomass stoves and boilers, energy storage, solar water heating systems, and heat pumps.
Other factors to consider
In addition to considering technologies such as air source heat pumps Cheltenham and elsewhere, you should also look at other options to reduce fuel usage. This includes ensuring that your property is adequately insulated. The benefits of good insulation are explored on the National Insulation Association website.
Future Potential
Good insulation and renewable energy is a subject that everyone is likely to have to think about at some point. Currently, home heating using fossil fuels using LPG, oil, and natural gas will make up a large proportion of your carbon footprint. This is unlikely to be sustainable forever, however. As well as fossil fuels’ potential for running out, the UK government is also planning to phase out heating systems using these sources.
Installing renewable heating systems requires a fairly significant initial investment but, when used efficiently, can save you money in the future by reducing running costs and protecting you from the risk of fuel price rises. These systems will also lower your carbon footprint and, ultimately, help protect the planet for the future.
