An introduction to Micro Generation

Micro generation refers to small scale power generation that is designed to provide comparatively small amounts of energy, such as powering the average family home.

With the increasing price of electricity, gas and oil, more and more people are looking at micro electricity generation projects to generate their own power to supplement their requirements on bought –in power.

It is also a useful way of generating power in a remote location, where it may not be possible to easily get mains electricity – in a lock-up garage or garden shed, for instance.

Many boat and caravan owners also use micro electricity generation for generating electricity when they are away from a mains electrical hook-up.

In fact, the uses for micro electricity generation are many and varied – from powering a wind-up torch to installing solar electric panels to power an entire African village!

There are lots of different technologies for generating power . Some are well known, like solar heating systems and wind turbines. Others are not so well known, such as ground source heat and biomass technologies.

This section is intended to give an introduction into micro electricity generation, the benefits of generating your own power and an overview of the different technologies available to allow you to generate your own power.

Micro electricity advantages - benefits of generating your own power.

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