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There are a number of ways you can generate your own energy at home or in your small business. Renewable energy is the production of heat or electricity from sources that are constantly available, like the sun, wind, and water.

MCS certification provides a mark of quality to offer peace of mind across a wide range of technologies such as heat pumps, biomass, battery storage, solar panels, and more.

You can reduce your dependence on traditional fossil fuels and in the process possibly lower your energy bills and carbon footprint, future-proofing your home. You have many options as there are a number of ways you can generate ‘home-grown energy’.

Explore more information on each renewable technology MCS provides certification for, how they could benefit your home or business and what you can expect on your renewable home journey when choosing an MCS certified installer.

Technologies

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Solar Panels

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, they don’t need direct sunlight to work – they can still generate some electricity on a cloudy day.

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Battery Storage

Battery storage allows you to make the most of electricity that you generate by storing it, allowing you to use the energy when you need it.

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Small Wind Turbines

Wind turbines use blades to catch the wind. When the wind blows, the blades are forced round, driving a turbine which generates electricity.

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Biomass

Biomass burns wood pellets, chips, or logs to provide warmth and hot water. A stove heats a single room and may include a back boiler for water heating.

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Solar Heating

Solar heating panels are mounted onto your roof to absorb the sun’s heat and use it to heat up water, stored in a cylinder.

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Ground/Water Source Heat Pump

A Ground Source Heat Pump circulates water and antifreeze through a ground loop, absorbing heat from the ground and transferring it via a heat exchanger into the heat pump

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Air Source Heat Pump

An Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) absorbs heat from the outside air to heat radiators, underfloor heating systems, or warm air convectors, and to provide domestic hot water.

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Micro CHP

Domestic Micro CHP systems, powered by mains gas or LPG, are considered 'low carbon' as they can be more efficient than using fossil fuels for heat alone and relying on grid electricity.

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