| FITs |
Feed In Tariffs |
| MCS |
Microgeneration Certification Scheme |
| PV |
Photo Voltaic (produces DC electricity) |
| Solar Thermal |
also known as Solar Hot Water |
| DC |
Direct Current (as in a battery) |
| AC |
Alternating Current (as in your house) |
| p/kWh |
pence per kilowatt per hour |
| Micro Generation |
This is the small scale generation of electricity or heat from a low carbon source |
| Wind Farms |
A collection of wind turbines in one location |
| Renewable Technologies |
Any technology that will help reduce CO2 emissions |
| National Grid |
The high-voltage electric power transmission network in Britain |
| Rainwater Harvesting |
Collecting rain water in a tank for use in the garden etc |
| Grey Water |
Collecting bath and shower water and re-using it in toilets etc |
