Introduction Arthur Monks SME Instrument Coach Forum 7th- 8th September 2016 Renewables & Alternative Energy Introduction Arthur Monks
What Counts as Renewable ? Hydroelectric (inc Pumped Storage) Wind Turbines Solar Photovoltaic Solar Thermal Anerobic Digestion (Methane created) Hydrolyser (Hydrogen created) Biomass Furnaces Heat Pumps – Ground & Air Sourced Combined Heat & Power Tidal Flow Wave Energy
Not a Normal Market In General the power delivered is worth less than it costs to produce Political initiatives are used to drive adoption Short term subsidies lead to long term benefits Companies can and should influence Government Policy New markets will be created by Legislation and Standards