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, 08 August 2017
by Andrew Morbey
Are you a Renewables Obligation generator... do you need an ITAR?
If you applied to the Renewable Obligation (RO) scheme before it closed recently, or are trying to achieve RO accreditation you may require an Independent Technical Assurance Report (ITAR). The ITAR is required at Ofgem discretion, but usually for sites where evidence of generation is limited. 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 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
Energy storage – the silent revolution?
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark will announce later on today that £246 million is being earmarked for investment in battery storage technology over 4 years. The ‘Faraday Challenge’ is hoped to deliver a programme that will speed up research, innovation and scale up of battery technology. Friday, 21 July 2017
by Ed Hardy
How do you like your potatoes? Baked, mashed, boiled, electronic?
Over the last couple of years, I have been involved with an Innovate UK (IUK) funded research project focusing on improving storage conditions for potatoes. The fundamental aim is to improve the evenness of airflow in potato stores, allowing anti-sprouting agents to be distributed more evenly Wednesday, 28 June 2017
by Jon Swain
RHI reforms - Governmental changes update
The Renewable Heat Incentive reforms that were originally laid before parliament and then withdrawn in mid-March have not yet been re-laid and latest news suggests that this may not be until after the summer recess. Tuesday, 13 June 2017
by Jon Swain
The summer of uncertainty…
So far, it’s shaping up to be an unpredictable summer. The political landscape has altered somewhat from what we have been used to, the weather can’t seem to make up its mind what to do, the grid electricity carbon emissions have fallen to their lowest ever level and on top of all this off, we Thursday, 08 June 2017
by Jenny Beynon
