Introduction

EnergyPod renewable energy sources are selected from a wide range of industry leading sources. The renewable energy source is the primary source of power into either an AmPS or an AmCHP system which is then backed up with a high efficiency motor-generator set which has been sized to provide all the requirements of a normal domestic user. 

Photovoltaic Panels (PV)

The United Kingdom weather makes PV use less efficient than in countries where the sun shines longer and harder. The fact that PV is also incapable of providing 24-hour power means that a battery store is essential to store any excess power generated by the PV panels.

EnergyPod would be delighted to advise on where to access information on PV products, as a start the following website is a good starting point:
www.solarenergyalliance.com

Wind

Wind Turbines come in various sizes, the selection of size, type and maker is a complex decision which is influenced by the local situation as well as planning and other constraints.

Even though a wind turbine is capable of producing power 24 hours a day – when the wind is blowing – it cannot be relied on to produce power 365 days a year. However, a wind turbine working in conjunction with a back-up motor generator system is a better combination for 24 hour per day power, and when this is used with batteries and EnergyPod’s sophisticated control system, it becomes an ideal combination to produce reliable domestic power 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

Bio-Diesel

Bio-Diesel i.e. Diesel fuel produced from renewable vegetable sources, is a very attractive option and undoubtedly an increasingly winning consideration to those of us interested in "Green" energy sources.

A higher % mix will invalidate the warranties we have negotiated for our users. EnergyPod believe that it is only a matter of time before manufacturers of diesel engine fuel injection equipment respond to the demand for increased use of bio-diesel fuel.

Use of Bio-diesel in Kubota engines: The bio-diesel itself must meet the EN14214 standard and at a mix % of no greater than 5%. In turn when mixed with an oil diesel fuel (meeting the EN590 standard) the end product termed B5 must also meet and comply with the EN590 standard.