Renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass heaters are becoming increasingly popular.

These are effective alternatives to fossil fuels and will help you to meet your own energy requirements and reduce your home's carbon dioxide emissions.

Grants may also be available to offset against the cost of installation. Further details of these grants are available on the BERR microgeneration website.

The Energy Saving Trust offers a guide to how renewable energy works.

Choose your renewable energy option:

Planning Portal acknowledges the co-operation of the Energy Saving Trust in compiling this guide.