Distributed energy systems

My next article will be on the potential of decentralised power. This subject is of great interest to enviornmentalists and the govornment here in the UK because of its ability to build innovative technology markets and cut carbon emmisions at at very low prices, possibly even resulting in savings.

The economist seemed to think this would be big for investment and it is certainly making progress despite numerous commercial barriers in the uk. In Finland the netherlands anf Denmark, District heating is responsible for 35,40 and 50% of energy production respectively.

The advantages of distributed/district power:

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