As far as Renewable energy ( RE ) systems of homes are concerned Micro Generation of electrical power is what would be applicable. The Sustainable Energy Ireland ( SEI ) has two defined activities. i.e;

• Energy Efficiency - Most of you neglect this vital aspect of efficiency in energy usage. The SEI by educating and guiding end users to be more efficient in their energy usage hopes to achieve their targeted national goals in time.
• Renewable Energy- The other target of SEI is the promotion of wider usage of Energy produced through use of renewable energy sources such as Wind and Solar Power. The clean RE fuels will benefit the environment through the reduced threat to climate change.

The micro generation of power through renewable energy will assist SEI to achieve its target of producing 40 % of the total national power needs by 2020. Presently this percentage is just over 10%.

Renewable Energy Powered Electricity

Electrical power can be generated by three main technologies i.e;

• Wind Turbines
• Solar PV panels and Thermal Panels
• Micro Hydro Generation
• Micro Combine Heat and Power generation using Biomass or Biogas.

Though not covered under micro generation the use of geothermal energy with heat pumps also use an inexhaustible and infinite power source.

The types of Renewable Energy installations

There are three basic types of Installations viz.

• Grid inter tied
• Grid inter tied with Battery back up
• Off grid ( aka stand alone)

Each has its own distinct application, advantages and component needs.

What is Micro Generation?

By current definition as laid down by ESB distribution network Micro generation is:

• Generation of single phase power of less than 5.75 kw equipment rating (or 25A connection) to the house by renewable energy fuels.
• Generation of 3 phase power of less than 11 kw equipment rating (or 16A per phase connection ) to the house by renewable energy fuels.

Incentives for RE usage

The biggest incentives for using Micro generation power would be;

• Soon to be implemented by back of surplus power
• Lower electricity bills
• Hedging against future increases of energy prices
• Less green house gas emissions
• Reduced reliance on fossil fuels
• Reduced energy losses on the ESB network.(This is about 7% for the Irish grid)
• Improved BER

Grid tied (aka On-grid) Renewable Energy Power generation

Taking Solar PV panel micro generation as an example On Grid and Off Grid Micro power generation would include some of the following components;

• Solar Electric (PV) Panels
• Array Mounting rack
• Array DC disconnect
• Charge controller
• Battery Bank
• System meter
• Main DC disconnect
• Inverter
• AC breaker panel
• Kilowatt Hour meter (smart meter for two way power flow monitoring)
• Back up generator (burning bio fuel, Natural gas etc.)

Note the systems do vary and not all equipment components are necessary for every system type. The last mentioned generator back up could be fossil fuel burning .When wind, sunlight or water flow is not adequate the back up generator will come in handy in a stand alone system. The duration of annual operation however will not be more than 50 to 200 hrs in general.

Energy, this term is very important for ones survival. There are different types of energy needs that need to be fulfilled. Infect the needs are more and the resources are less. Not all types of resources are available in abundance. Some of the resources are at the stage of extinction. To protect those resources and to fulfill the energy needs of the current and for future generation more emphasis should be given on renewable resources.

Renewable energy resources are those resources which can be used again and again. The non- availability of non- renewable resources add to the importance of renewable resources. One of the best among the renewable resources is the sun energy or the solar energy .There is many government agencies who are working to promote the use of these renewable resources. 

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What mail do you hate the most living in a western modern world today? Chances are that you hate your monthly bills. What do hate even more? You probably hate seeing these bills getting higher each and every month. But what can you do about it; you need electricity, water, gas and heat. You would not be living a comfortable live in a western modern society without your lights, air-conditioning, TV, microwave, dishwasher and all other appliances that make your live enjoyable.

You could decide not to pay these bills, but that will not resolve the problem. You can even reduce the number of appliances used to a minimum and not heat you’re your home. If you live on your own that would not be problem, but if you’re a part of a family these drastic measures will not make you popular. Lucky for you there are alternatives. Today there houses available known as alternative energy homes.

These are houses that use today’s technology to provide you with free electricity and heat. That doesn’t sound great, it is! These homes convert power from different natural processes into electricity and heating. Alternative energy homes make use of sunlight, wind and biomass fuel to power their energy needs. Let’s look at how they do this.

First let’s look at solar power. Solar power can be used for heat and for electricity. To produce electricity the solar panels are placed on the roof of the house. These panels consist of photovoltaic cells that can convert sunlight directly into electricity. A modern pv cell can convert almost 80% of the sunshine into electricity. But what happens at night? The electricity that is converted during the day is stored into batteries. This allows you to use solar electricity when ever you need it, day or night.
Another step further is the use of turbines. The sun’s heat is then used to turn water into steam that runs turbines. The turbines then run generators, which produce electricity for the entire alternative energy home!
To heat a home a solar panel can be installed on the roof where water is heated. The hot water is then stored in a big tank which in turn is used for a central heating system and also for hot running water.
Another way to heat your home is to use solar collectors. The heat from the sun is then stored in special collectors. These systems are very effective. Some have even shown the capability to heat alternative energy homes in the middle of winter!

Second is wind power. To use wind power a windmill-type device is installed on the house or nearby. The wind-mill powers a turbine. This turbine produces the necessary electricity. And what happens when there is no wind? Just as with solar power, the energy is stored into batteries. These batteries ensure you with enough electricity.

By converting these widely available energy sources you can save a lot of money. The only upset is that you need to invest in equipment to convert these sources into the energy needed. This can be a substantial investment. In different countries and in the US you can receive tax credits or other tax benefits to reduce the total investment. But if you think of the alternative energy home as an investment you can’t go wrong. The price for your home will go up and your expenses are reduced and that’s what every home owner wants, increase the market value and reduce costs. Thus, your new energy provider is the future in more ways than one.