What is Micropower?

Done what you can to make your home more energy efficient? Made the switch to a green energy supplier? Want to do more to support green energy? If you own your own home then you may be in a position to generate your own energy. In some cases you could even get paid for the energy you produce.

Micropower describes the increasing range of small-scale renewable energy technologies on the market. Grants for individuals and communities are available. You can find out more about micropower at the Friends of the Earth Scotland website.

There are a variety of micropower options available. Each has its own pros and cons and is only suitable for certain types of property. That’s where the Micropower Audit comes in – it can give you an idea of whether your home is suitable for any of these technologies.

Here are the main types of technologies that the Micropower Audit may suggest to you:

	Solar photovoltaic (PV) – These are solar panels which generate electricity. Read more...
	Solar water heating - These are solar panels which use the sun's heat to warm up hot water for use in your house. Read more...
	Wind turbines - These are small windturbines which generate electricity that can either installed on your house, or be freestanding. Read more...
	Biomass - Household biomass systems usually use renewably sourced wood to provide household heating and hot water. Read more...
	Ground source heat pump - This is a system of pipes installed in your garden which generate heat and hot water. Read more...