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The expression ‘human warmth’ may leave the world of metaphors and become a reality. Various teams of scientists are working on devices which would use our body temperature to generate electricity. Can you imagine being able to charge your mobile thanks to your bioenergy?

They are old acquaintances, but they have now decided to travel together. Solar and wind power come together in hybrid energy generation systems which enable us to use the best of each of these renewable sources. A new solution for your home.

Instead of ending up in the dustbin, what about using some of your organic waste to heat your home? A new line of research seeks to develop bioethanol in an affordable and sustainable manner from orange peel and rice husks. Biofuels of the future for heating your home, for example.

Ingenuity makes numerous appliances available to you for saving water at home. Volume regulators, showers which ‘trick’ you by using air, and systems which ensure that you do not waste water whilst you wait for it to heat up. There are no longer excuses for irresponsible and inefficient consumption.

They are small power stations which produce energy close to where it is consumed. This is distributed energy, an alternative which seeks sustainability by keeping the route travelled by energy in reaching your house to a minimum. Become your own electricity, hot water and heating supplier.