Access Renewables - Renewable Energy Technologies

	Solar Photovoltaics (PV) – Using the sun to generate electricity for use in buildings using solar panels which are generally mounted to a pitched or flat roof. One of the easiest technologies to install and integrate.
	Solar Thermal/Hot Water – Using the sun to heat the water stored in buildings, using panels or tubes mounted to pitched or flat roofing. Once of the most cost-effective renewable energy technologies, suitable for a wide range of buildings.
	Wind Turbines – Generating electricity using the natural wind resource, suitable for a wide range of applications particularly rural locations. Turbines vary in size and design, depending on capacity.
	Ground Source Heat Pumps – Utilises the constant temperatures found below ground-level to heat water and buildings, ideally using underfloor heating or low-temperature radiators.
	Air Source Heat Pumps – Takes heat from the UK’s ambient air using compression to deliver hot water, heating, warm air or a combination of such to buildings. Simple to integrate into buildings new or old.