Thursday, 12 October 2017
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by Jon Swain

Update on the RHI consultation

Last week the consultation regarding some of the eligible heat uses within the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) closed to respondents.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
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by Jon Swain

The greenest summer on record

This summer has been labelled as the “greenest” on record for energy by the National Grid because 52% of the UK’s electricity requirement was met by low carbon sources, the highest percentage yet, and a great achievement considering that four years ago it was only 35%.
Monday, 09 October 2017
by Anonymous

Hope remains for Embedded Generators TRIAD income… just

Back in March this year OFGEM announced their final decision to remove (as good as) TRIAD income for embedded generators. I wrote a blog about it, which you can read here. Well, it seems there is a last minute attempt to reverse this decision in the form of a Judicial Review.
Thursday, 05 October 2017
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by Andrew Morbey

Energy storage on mountains and abandoned mines

With renewable energy and energy storage becoming increasingly researched and debated throughout the world, engineers and researchers are coming up with unique ways for storing this energy.
Tuesday, 03 October 2017
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by Candace Robb

Did you, or do you have a maximum demand meter?

Are you now paying significantly more than you used to and have charges appear on your bill that you don’t recognise?
Thursday, 28 September 2017
by Anonymous

Capacity Market: high costs for users, more income for generators

Winter is fast approaching, whether we are ready or not. The onset of winter means that business electricity prices will rise and this year we will also need to be prepared for the introduction of the Capacity Market (CM) and the additional costs that go with it.
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
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by Andrew Morbey

An ITAR update from Ofgem

Recently, Ofgem hosted a Webinar on ‘Guidance on how to produce an Independent Technical Assurance Report’ aimed at those who own a generation station. Two of our engineers Andrew and Oli, took part in the Webinar and learned key points that make producing a quality ITAR important:
Thursday, 21 September 2017
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by Jenny Beynon

Understanding energy storage

On 20 September, around 40 delegates joined us for an afternoon of presentations on the topic of energy storage. The event was organised by GrowSave, a knowledge sharing project, delivered by FEC Energy on behalf of AHDB Horticulture. Delegates heard how energy storage methods could benefit them,
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
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by Chris Plackett

Ten years of helping horticulture save energy

Ten years ago, and just like today, energy saving was vitally important for successful greenhouse businesses. However, in addition to the problem of volatile and increasing energy costs, growers were starting to face new challenges, such as energy saving legislation and consumers who want produce
Thursday, 14 September 2017
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by Ed Hardy

Energy storage is more than just batteries

Mention energy storage and many people will first think of batteries. While this is part of the story, electricity is just one form of energy. Growers may be more familiar with heat released through the combustion of fuel in a boiler or engine, for example. Heat too can be stored, often as hot

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