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What is green energy?
If you do not generate your own energy you will have to deal with energy suppliers. Not all energy suppliers in the Netherlands use green energy. Here you can find an overview of the green energy suppliers in the Netherlands.
Green energy is generated from renewable sources, such as the sun, wind or hydropower. This is less harmful to the environment because it does not use fossil fuels. Information about green energy in the Netherlands can be found here find.
The pros and cons
Green energy has many advantages, of course, but there are also costs involved. People usually think that green energy is more expensive than gray energy, but this is not always the case, green energy providers usually have promotional products.
This reduces costs. However, each supplier does charge different prices, here you can compare suppliers online, and you can quickly find out how much you can save.
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Solar Panels
Solar panels convert solar energy into electricity, this is a form of renewable energy. There are different types of solar panels. It is therefore useful to the list go down the list of everything you need to know about solar panels. And what the requirements are for installing the solar panels. Essent has prepared a solar panel check. This check gives you insight into how much you can save per year, how many solar panels will fit on your roof and what the investment amount could be.
Solar water heater
Everyone uses hot water, which is of course heated by a water heater. This could be an "ordinary" electric water heater, or a solar water heater, for example. A solar water heater uses sunlight to heat water, so it is very sustainable. It also helps you save money. On the Energy in the Home site you can request a free savings plan.
The water heated by the solar water heater is suitable for cooking and/or showering. A solar water heater consists of a solar collector, and is located on the roof. Thereby, there is also a storage tank (or while boiler) and an after heater is used if there is not enough sun to heat the water. Further information on how solar water heaters work can be found here find. Prices of solar water heaters can vary by type, here you can find prices. Information and the necessary advice can be found here read. Of course, when buying a solar water heater it is important to pay attention to a number of things. The Consumers' Association has these here clearly described.
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