Renewable Energy


	We can stop catastrophic climate change. We know what causes it, we have the technologies to prevent it, and there's a rapidly growing understanding of just how urgent the need for action is. So have a look at alternative energy, how you could help the planet and help yourself. This is not an advertisement. its just commonsense.
	Solar Hot Water Energy Thermosyphon solar water heaters are widely used for domestic water heating due to their simplicity in construction, installation and maintenance and their cost effectiveness as compared to conventional methods of water heating. In Cyprus, for example, it is estimated that there are more than 130,000 units in operation, which means one solar water heater for five people in the island. According to Construction and Housing Statistics for 1987 [1 ], about 87% of new dwellings built in 1987 have been equipped with solar water heaters as compared to 69% in 1982. <<< Technical details about this process can be found in leaflets be clicking on the picture left.
	Photovoltaic Energy A photovoltaic system converts the sun's rays to electricity. A photovoltaic installation, irrespective of its size, is an ecological unit that produces electrical power. Photovoltaic modules absorb the sun's rays, converting them to electrical energy which is subsequently fed to an inverter and from that to the electricity grid. <<< Technical details about this process can be found in leaflets be clicking on the picture left.
	Wind Powered Energy The Windsave wind turbine generating system is a “renewable energy” device that is “wind powered” and generates electricity synchronous with the mains supply. This system kit comprises of; Windsave Generator, 3 Bladed Fan, Tail Fin, Slip Ring/Swivel Assembly, Support Pole, Mounting Brackets, Wiring, and Windsave Plug'n'Save electronic conditioning system and is typically mounted on the gable end of buildings. This award winning system delivers up to 1kW of supplementary energy. <<< Technical details about this process can be found in leaflets be clicking on the picture left.
	Geothermal Energy Ground-source heat pumps use the earth or groundwater as a heat source in winter and a heat sink in summer. Using resource temperatures of 4°C (40°F) to 38°C (100°F), the heat pump, a device which moves heat from one place to another, transfers heat from the soil to the house in winter and from the house to the soil in summer. Accurate data is not available on the current number of these systems; however, the rate of installation is thought to be between 10,000 and 40,000 per year. <<< Technical details about this process can be found in leaflets be clicking on the picture left.
	Rainwater harvesting systems Fresh water is an increasingly scarce and expensive resource. Modern living makes increasing demands on private water suppliers and the costs are escalating. Installing one of rainwater harvesting systems could halve your water consumption and reduce your impact on the environment. Water collected from a rainwater harvesting system is lean and suitable for toilet flushing, washing machines and garden watering. <<< Technical details about this process can be found in leaflets be clicking on the picture left.
	Advantages of Courtyards The thermal advantages of courtyards are enormous. The wisdom of the traditional Cypriot architecture is reflected in the courtyard as a valuable village structure. The courtyards can be used as cold air 'sinks' in the summer and wind protected exterior spaces in winter. <<< Technical details about this process can be found in leaflets be clicking on the picture left.
	Bioclimatic design and energy conservation in buildings This introduction presents the bioclimatic design approach in buildings and outlines the prospects for its adoption in Cyprus. Bioclimatic design is a climatically interactive building design, which integrates the scope to use the location and the regulatory systems inherent in Architecture, through the choice of orientation, form, fabric and use of natural resources of energy to achieve indoor comfort conditions. This is often succeeded at no extra construction or maintenance cost. <<< Technical details about this process can be found in leaflets be clicking on the picture left.
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Geothermal Energy