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What Is Microgeneration?
Government defines microgeneration as the production of heat and/or electricity on a small-scale from a low carbon source. Microgeneration can provide low carbon energy to a range of building sizes including homes, businesses, schools and communities. The various technologies have the potential to help us achieve our objectives of tackling climate change, ensuring reliable energy and tackling fuel poverty.
| Electricity generating technologies | Solar photovoltaics (PV) |
|---|---|
| Heat generating technologies | Solar thermal |
| Co-generating technologies (electricity and heat) | Combined Heat and Power (CHP) |
See Section 82 of the Energy Act 2004 for a legal definition of microgeneration.
For more information about microgeneration technologies and about generating your own energy, see the following pages: