The UK has the technology - what we need is dynamic strategy and massive investment
If developers are making up to £66,000profit per house, why do they say they can't afford to incorporate any renewable technology into homes they build? Renewable technology options: Static roof mounted solar PV - widely available from multiple installers - £4,000 approximately upwards Static ground mount PV - widely available from multiple installers - £4,000 approximately upwards Solar tracking - available, column mounted PV systems that track the sun all day - £4,000 approximately upwards Solar subsidies are pathetic, the Feed in Tariff has ended, electricity companies have the responsibility to pay SEG consumers - 5.5p kWh average against a sale price of 30p. Solar thermal - used to heat hot water Ground source heat pumps - widely available, not cheap, but effective - upwards of £10,000 Click here for more info. Air source heat pumps - less expensive, but not quite so effective - upwards of £7,000 Government Heat Pump scheme increased to £7,500.00 in September 2023. Battery Storage - Modular batteries and equivalent systems are available from multiple installers - from around £4,000 Electric vehicle charge points - available from multiple suppliers - approximately £700 upwards Domestic Wind Turbines - available but expensive to buy one that generates enough power to be valuable Sustainability options: Rainwater harvesting - water butts, a very good start - available from DIY and garden centres Grey water management - re-using (non-foul) water for other household tasks manually or via an underground tank Sewage disposal via reed beds or Aquatron equipment. Sewage is a valuable resource that can be composted.