Energy / Water / Heating.
The energy saving solar power system lies at a distance of 250m from the house at the highest point of the terrain.
In the main house there is central heating, which can be powered with wood or gas.
Television, telephone and internet are possible with modern, satellite digital equipment.
 
  An energy system is built into the hill at the highest point of the terrain. This is about 250m distance from the house. Thus when the generator is occasionally running it does not disturb the peace and quiet.  
 

SOLAR POWER SYSTEM
The system consists of a block of batteries with a capacity of 1200Ah. The batteries are charged by eight 120 Watt solar panel or by a 750 Watt windmill. If there is no wind or sun for a long time, the batteries can be charged by a generator. The system is computer controlled and has supplied more than enough power to date. As long as the batteries are correctly maintained, no further investment is expected over the next 10 years.

DRINKING WATER
A 150m deep borehole supplies groundwater, which is pumped into a 10m3 cistern discretely overlooking the house. Analysis of this water shows it to be of good drinking quality. The vertical drop then provides the necessary water pressure in the house. Water warmed by the sun is stored in a 300 litre tank. If this is insufficient then a gas water heater can be turned on. Waste water is purified through three cleaning chambers and then discharged into the ground.

CENTRAL HEATING
In the main house there is central heating, which can be powered with wood or gas. In the guest bungalow there is a wood oven which can be powered with wood or gas.
Television, telephone and internet are possible with modern, digital satellite equipment.