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From cooking food, heating water or refrigerating to lighting up our home, energy plays a vital role in our everyday life. Using renewable energy reduces our dependence on energy sources that contribute to climate change and can help make a big difference to the energy efficiency of our home.
Here are the renewable energy technologies you could consider:
Solar Photovoltaic Panels (PV)
Suitable for urban and rural environments, solar PV panels convert sunlight into electricity.
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Solar PV and your home
The roof is the ideal place to install a solar PV system, but just ensure that no other buildings or large trees overshadow it. Actually, they can be an interesting and functional alternative to conventional roof tiles.
The benefits
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A long term cost-effective alternative to conventional source of electricity. |
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PV systems do not generate any greenhouse gases - and are therefore eco-friendly. |
Solar Thermal
Solar water heating systems use heat from the sun to meet your
water-heating requirements.
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Solar Thermal and your home
Solar water heating can be used in the home for domestic hot water heaters as well as for larger applications such as swimming pools. The technology is well developed with a large choice of equipment - to suit various applications.
The benefits
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Round-the-clock water heating |
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Zero running cost |
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Safe and simple to use |
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Cost-effective alternative to electric
water heaters |
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Short payback period - up to 3 years |
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Savings of up to Rs.1 lac - over the
lifespan of the product |
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Reduces your impact on the environment |
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