Wednesday, 17 February 2016
by Elisa Evans
RHI Biogas tariff degression
DECC have released the latest forecast for estimated, committed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) expenditure for the next 12 months. The ‘Biogas’ data from DECC’s forecast is applicable to AD clients, and it suggests that the Biogas combustion tariff will decrease by a minimum of 5% from 1 April 2016 Monday, 25 January 2016
by Jenny Beynon
Renewable energy storage in the UK
Western Power Distribution has committed to investigate the technical and commercial feasibility of battery energy storage within distributed generation installations in the UK. As a result, they have commissioned Renewable Energy Systems (RES) to build and support its first major UK battery energy Tuesday, 19 January 2016
by Oli Coe
Waste not, want not
Recently, satellite data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has estimated that approximately 3.5% of the world’s natural gas supply is wasted by flaring. Flaring is used in gas and oil fields where it is not economically justifiable to capture and use it, for example Friday, 15 January 2016
by Max Knowles
Winter is here
Following an unseasonably warm December, we might be forgiven for forgetting that winter isn’t just an ‘end of year’ season, it’s with us right the way through ‘til February. Tuesday, 22 December 2015
by Jenny Beynon
How is the ISS powered?
Watching UK astronaut, Tim Peake, blasting off to start his 6 months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) was very exciting and it has been entertaining to watch the video footage of him adjusting to life in space. Wednesday, 09 December 2015
by Andrew Kneeshaw
Solar power with a difference
There has been a push from the Paris energy summit to work on technical solutions to the carbon emissions problem. Solar power has been a key contributor so far, but continuity of supply and energy storage is the big challenge. Here’s an idea from the States that addresses the problem. Thursday, 15 October 2015
by Elisa Evans
A taste of the Orient
During my recent holiday to the Far East I experienced why Japan has a reputation for being the worlds’ technology leader. I spied some regenerative braking on an electric train and travelled by maglev bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto past the Panasonic Solar Ark. Tuesday, 29 September 2015
by Tay Bishop
Be prepared for fuel sustainability
The fuel sustainability requirements for renewable heat incentive (RHI) are getting near. All participants should be aware that the regulations come into effect on 5th October, and will apply to all fuels used in accredited systems from this date. Tuesday, 25 August 2015
by Max Knowles
Google's quick solar check
The market for domestic solar panels has exploded in the past few years, with a huge array of companies providing a multitude of design and financing options for those looking to lower their utility bills and do their bit for the environment. Thursday, 13 August 2015
by Oli Coe
