This is a complete guide to renewable energy for land-based industries in Devon.  It shows the reader how to become part of the growing renewable energy revolution in the UK.  It gives practical guidance on both technologies and the economics of these.  It shows that the time is opportune to invest in renewables, with a range of grant, subsidy and investment programmes now available for renewable energy developers.

The Renewable Energy Guide (2.34MB - pdf help) (2.3MB PDF) and associated flyer (115KB - pdf help) have been written by Renewable Heat and Power Limited with additional input from a wide range of experts.  The guide has been funded by Devon County Council, South West of England Regional Development Agency and the Countryside Agency.

The individual case studies, which show practical examples of the technologies within Devon, are available as separate leaflets:

Case Study 1 - Automatic woodchip heating at Pinkworthy Barn, Oakford. (76KB - pdf help) (80KB PDF)

Case Study 2 - Anaerobic digestion at Holsworthy Biogas Plant, Holsworthy. (116KB - pdf help) (120KB PDF)

Case Study 3 - Small-scale wind power at Frogwell Lodge, Exmoor. (75KB - pdf help) (80KB PDF)

Case Study 4 - Small-scale wind power at Pinkery Activity Centre, Exmoor. (73KB - pdf help) (80KB PDF)

Case Study 5 - Small-scale hydro power at Sowton Mill, Dunsford. (100KB - pdf help) (105KB PDF)