If you are interested in finding out more about renewable energy, the Council has prepared a number of factsheets giving information about where the technologies can be used, typical costs and planning issues around their installation.
Small scale hydro (531KB)
This uses the power of falling water to generate electricity.
Small scale wind energy (430KB)
This uses wind turbines, sometimes mounted on a building.
Solar panels (363KB)
These can be used for heating water and can save around £100 per year for a four-bedroom house.
Solar panels for generating electricity (938KB)
These are known as solar photovoltaic cells. They can save around £64 per year.