Tuesday, 26 September 2017
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, 14 September 2017
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 Thursday, 31 August 2017
by Tay Bishop
RHI regulations brought forward
The long anticipated RHI regulations are to come into effect on 20 September. The reforms were laid before parliament yesterday giving the minimum 20-day notice. This has the greatest impact for biomass boilers where the tariffs for small, medium and large biomass will all align to one new tariff. Tuesday, 29 August 2017
by Chris Plackett
FEC Energy joins the NFU
This week has seen changes here at FEC Energy that brings positive news for both our clients and staff alike. We have sold the FEC Energy Ltd business to the National Farmers Union (NFU) in a strategic move which recognises the increasing involvement of farmers in the energy business. Tuesday, 22 August 2017
by Ed Hardy
Waste: an inevitable by-product of living or a useful resource?
Even in these modern times, waste remains a part of our daily lives. From organic matter to petroleum-based plastic, waste comes in many forms. Recycling is a higher priority these days than at any time in the past, but doing so is not always a cost-effective option. In such cases, other methods of Tuesday, 01 August 2017
by Andrew Kneeshaw
More electric cars – good for renewables…
I recently read some interesting news about electric cars and their relentless takeover of our roads. Dutch Bank ING reckons that within two decades all cars sold will be electric. Also, National Grid has predicted that by 2030, which is only 13 years away, peak electricity demand from charging Thursday, 27 July 2017
by Oli Coe
Energy generators… are you paying for convenience?
Oli Coe from FEC Energy looks at this diverse topic. Tuesday, 25 July 2017
by Jon Swain
Understanding energy storage for UK growers
There is a huge amount of interest in energy storage within UK agriculture and horticulture and how this may be of benefit to them financially, as well as in terms of their energy supply. Monday, 24 July 2017
by Jon Swain
What is a NegaWatt anyway?
A shake up of the rules surrounding how electricity is traded is set to be announced today by Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark. These rule changes will free up some of the more rigid means of trading which were designed for a grid system that had significantly less flexibility than we are Monday, 24 July 2017
by Jon Swain
