Renewable energy
This part of our website aims to help you get to know all about renewable regeneration. If you want to connect your installation to our network, please visit our connections page.
The UK needs to commit to these types of energy if we are to meet our challenging emissions targets and transition to a net zero carbon economy.
Although generation from renewable energy has increased to meet around 40% of the UK’s total demand, surpassing fossil fuels for the first time in 2019, only around 2.5% of households use renewable technology to generate their own electricity.
As a domestic or business customer, you can install renewable technology (also called micro-generation) to generate your own power, instead of buying all of your energy from suppliers, and sell any you don't need back to the grid.
There are various technologies available for generating your own electricity in the home or workplace which could reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint.
Solar power
Solar power uses the sun's energy to generate electricity and currently provides around 6% of the UK’s total electricity supply.
Wind power
Wind turbines transform the energy of the wind into electricity.
Hydro power
Hydro power is energy created by harnessing the power of flowing and falling water.
Installation
Installing and connecting your generation and storage to the electricity network, including guidance on how to find a recommended supplier.
Export payments
Surplus energy from your renewable energy system can be exported to the grid to be used by somebody else.
Storage
Storage allow you to use more of the clean energy you have generated, helping you to reduce your energy bills and emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Some of the most commonly asked questions about renewable energy for you and your business.