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Save Energy  4 - Generating Your Own Energy
Energy : the facts

Solar power technology has now reached a point where water can be turned to steam even on a cloudy day

Heating and powering a typical house will emit 7 tons of Carbon each year.

What can I do?

Generate Your Own Power
Consider fitting Solar Panels or Solar Slates to your house. Technology has reached the point where sunlight is no longer essential for electricty generation, just daylight.

How can I do it?

The Solar Century produce 'solar slate' technology. It looks similar to a normal roof and generates pure electricity.
Contact: Clare Hawtin
The Solar Century
Unit 5
Sandycombe Centre
1-9 Sandycombe Road
Richmond
TW9 2EP
Tel: 0870 735 8100
Fax: 0870 735 8101
ch@solarcentury.co.uk

Further information

The Solar Century
Solar Twin
The Centre for Alternative Technology offer a range of wind generators as well as solar panels and a comprehensive range of books on alternative energy.

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