Generate your own energy at home.
Home renewables are good for the environment and good for your pocket too.
This page explains what home renewables are, why you should use them, and how to get started.
We've all heard of solar panels and wind turbines, but renewable energy covers more than that. It is energy from any source that is naturally replenished when used.
Often called 'renewables', 'green energy', 'microgeneration' or 'sustainable energy', the main sources of renewable energy for the home are:
There are lots of different technologies available - usually used to produce electricity or to generate heat. Learn about the different technolgies.
There are lots of good reasons to use renewables. Here are just a few of the benefits
Read other accounts of installing real life technologies at home to help decide which technology is right for you.
Read our real life case studies.
Find out which renewable energy technologies best suit your property and circumstances. Contact a specialist advisor at your local Energy Saving Scotland Advice Centre on 0800 512 012 or use our handy Home Energy Generation Selector tool.
Read through the process of installing home renewables.
Find out more about our free renewable energy specialist home visits.
You could save around £250 on your energy bills
