Glossary

Renewable energy relies on a number of specialist technologies and processes. We like to help our clients make sense of them.

The glossary below is a simple guide to all the common terms.

  • ESCO - Energy supply company
  • PV - Photo-voltaic, often referred to as solar panels. These devices use the energy from the sun to produce electricity.
  • CHP - Combined Heat and Power. These devices use the heat produced by the generation of electricity to typically provide hot water.

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