Solarcentury welcomes the launch of Government CO2 calculator
Solarcentury welcomes the launch of the Government's CO2 calculator, which will enable people to work out their carbon footprint from home energy, appliances and transport. The calculator then develops a personalised plan for users, with suggestions as to how they can cut their emissions, including the installation of solar PV.
In particular, the calculator demonstrates the major contribution that can be made from solar PV and other renewable energy technologies in delivering substantial cuts in domestic CO2 emissions.
Seb Berry Head of External Affairs said "The average sized domestic solar PV system generates between 2,000-2,500 units of electricity per annum and saves between 1.1 - 1.4 tonnes of CO2 annually. We therefore very much welcome the inclusion of solar PV in the CO2 calculator."
He added "If we're going to deliver the major cuts in domestic CO2 emissions promised by the Government by 2020, we will need to boost very significantly the contribution from solar PV particularly in urban and semi urban areas, where solar technology is often the only practical on site renewable energy solution. As the Government's own recent 2006 report into UK domestic solar PV concluded, solar PV systems contribute typically up to 80% of a household's electricity demand, but can deliver 140% plus, when combined with other home energy efficiency measures."
The Government's online CO2 calculator is available at www.direct.gov.uk/actonCO2
For further information please contact Seb Berry Head of External Affairs on tel 07949 208187 or email seb.berry@solarcentury.com
