We cover all aspects of renewable energy - wind power, solar power, solar water heating, hydro, biofuels, wave power and much more. http://www.reuk.co.uk Over the years since the original Electrisave went on sale we have tested and reviewed many wireless electricity monitors designed to help people to keep track of the amount of electricity (and therefore money) they are wasting. Now it seems that new electricity monitors are being released to market... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Wireless-Electricity-Monitors.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Wireless-Electricity-Monitors.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:51:55 GMT A feed in tariff (FiT) is is a means for governments to set above-market rates for electricity generated from renewable sources. By obliging electricity utility companies to buy renewable electricity at a fixed price for a fixed number of years, renewable installations become cost effective for the... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Feed-in-Tariff.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Feed-in-Tariff.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:24:13 GMT Since updating our Feed in Tariff article with the latest information on the feed in tariffs on offer in the UK from April 2010, we have received emails everyday taking issue with my statement that "if you are lucky enough to have GBP10-12,500 in the bank AND have a south (or nearly south) facing roof... http://www.reuk.co.uk/REUK-Feed-In-Tariff-Calculator.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/REUK-Feed-In-Tariff-Calculator.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:17:20 GMT Before spending a lot of money installing a PV solar or wind turbine generating system, it is vital to survey the planned site to ensure that the prevailing weather conditions are suitable. In our article Survey Wind Speed at Turbine Site we looked at how an anemometer with a data logger can be u... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Power-Predictor-from-Better-Generation.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Power-Predictor-from-Better-Generation.htm Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:30:10 GMT Wind Power by Peter Musgrove Wind Power is a new (Feb 2010) 300+ page book published by Cambridge University Press which promises to look at the exponential growth of wind power since the 1990's and its future; the costs of wind energy generated electricity compared to electricity generated by b... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Review-of-Wind-Power-Peter-Musgrove.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Review-of-Wind-Power-Peter-Musgrove.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:48:02 GMT Air conditioning is one of the major uses of electricity around the world - particularly in the Far East, Middle East and southern USA. While it has historically been unpopular in Europe because of the moderate climate and running costs, air conditioning is becoming much more common now in Southern... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Maximising-Air-Conditioner-Efficiency.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Maximising-Air-Conditioner-Efficiency.htm Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:36:54 GMT The Energenie 30 minute rundown timer socket is a device which automatically shuts off the power to any device/appliance plugged into it after 30 minutes. Primarily designed to be used to reduce the fire risk associated with leaving on irons, hair straighteners, electric blankets, etc and forget... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Energenie-30-Minute-Rundown-Timer.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Energenie-30-Minute-Rundown-Timer.htm Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:35:34 GMT As the importance of renewable energy has increased over recent years, more renewable energy degree courses have been added by UK university physics, engineering and other departments. Now it is possible to do a dedicated undergraduate and post graduate renewable energy degree made up of IT, electro... http://www.reuk.co.uk/UK-Renewable-Energy-Degree-Courses.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/UK-Renewable-Energy-Degree-Courses.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:53:40 GMT There are an every increasing number of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange relating to renewable energy. Here are a selection of these companies in no particular order (details last checked and updated February 2010): D1 Oils (DOO.L) Developing jatropha plantations in the developing wor... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Investing-in-Renewable-Energy-Companies.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Investing-in-Renewable-Energy-Companies.htm Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:53:20 GMT The See & Save Domestic Electricity Monitor (ESM 04) is a simple to use wireless electricity monitor with a similar level of features to that of the OWL Micro rather than the more complicated CM119 Owl Monitor or Efergy eLite. See & Save displays the current electricity usage as financial cost... http://www.reuk.co.uk/See-and-Save-Domestic-Electricity-Monitor.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/See-and-Save-Domestic-Electricity-Monitor.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:14 GMT Over the last two years since we published our article Solar Powered Poultry Lighting we have designed and put together over 100 successful poultry lighting systems ranging from one bulb one hen hen houses to commercial poultry houses containing 1000's of birds. During that time we have developed a... http://www.reuk.co.uk/REUK-Poultry-Lighting-System.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/REUK-Poultry-Lighting-System.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:09 GMT Every year electricity gets more and more expensive. Read on to find out how you can save electricity and money with this handy selection of energy saving tips. Electricity Usage Monitors The basic figures contained within a monthly or quarterly electricity bill do not give you much informatio... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Ways-to-Save-Electricity.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Ways-to-Save-Electricity.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:07 GMT Other than an electric oven or heater, the tumble drier (dryer) is one of the biggest energy hogs in most homes. With unreliable weather here in the UK, it can be impossible for days and weeks on end to hang washing outside to dry. It sometimes seems that the only way to get clothes dry is to use a... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Drying-Clothes-Indoors.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Drying-Clothes-Indoors.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:07 GMT There are two main types of water heating system - direct and indirect. In an indirect system fluid such as anti-freeze is heated and then passed through a heat exchanger fitted to the water tank. The heat from the fluid raises the temperature of the water in the tank, and the water in the tank cool... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Direct-Solar-Water-Heating-System.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Direct-Solar-Water-Heating-System.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:06 GMT In our article LED spotlights we introduced some of the energy efficient options available to replace standard halogen spotlights. LED bulbs make for excellent spotlights, but unfortunately many homes have tens of halogen spotlights installed for general room lighting - something which current LED t... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Lamina-Sol-MR16-LED-Spotlight-Review.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Lamina-Sol-MR16-LED-Spotlight-Review.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:06 GMT The Water Two is a Greywater Diverter Valve designed in the UK by Lincolnshire company Water Two UK Ltd. Designed to be fitted into the exterior waste water pipe from a bathroom, Water Two is used to divert used water (aka greywater) down a standard hosepipe into a garden water butt or directl... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Water-Two-Greywater-Diverter-Review.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Water-Two-Greywater-Diverter-Review.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:05 GMT Low-E glass (low emissivity) is a type of insulating glass which helps to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. How Does Low-E Glass Work Low-E glass has a special metal coating on one side - either Pyrolytic (hard coat) or sputtered (soft coat). The microscopically thin an... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Low-E-Double-Glazing.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Low-E-Double-Glazing.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:47:05 GMT The Wattson is a stylish new energy meter from DIY Kyoto designed by three graduates of the Royal College of Art in London. NEW Click here to view our new comprehensive guide to Wireless Electricity Monitors with the latest models and up to date pricing. Wattson Energy Meter The Wattson is a... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Wattson-Energy-Meter.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Wattson-Energy-Meter.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:46:25 GMT Hot on the tail of the launch of the Efergy homeCO2meter and the Wattson Energy Meter, the Owl Wireless Electricity Monitor offers home owners another way to track their electricity usage and reduce their carbon emissions. NEW Click here to view our new comprehensive guide to Wireless Electrici... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Owl-Wireless-Electricity-Monitor.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Owl-Wireless-Electricity-Monitor.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:46:23 GMT The Electrisave Wireless Electricity Monitor is an award-winning portable device used to display the amount of electricity you are using, and how much it is costing you. Knowing how much electricity you are using is the first step to finding ways to reduce consumption. Electrisave Wireless Ele... http://www.reuk.co.uk/Electrisave-Wireless-Electricity-Monitor.htm http://www.reuk.co.uk/Electrisave-Wireless-Electricity-Monitor.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:46:22 GMT