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, 26 November 2015
by Jon Swain
Spending review is announced... RHI will continue
Yesterday’s spending review contained the Government’s financial plans for improved energy efficiency and renewable energy. Although some detail is missing about how the measures will be achieved, the following points were made: Friday, 20 November 2015
by Jon Swain
Did you know this about the RHI scheme?
Having spent a couple of days at the Wood Heat Association Conference in Bristol recently, I thought I would share a few interesting snippets about the RHI scheme. 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. Wednesday, 30 September 2015
by Jon Swain
Renewable energy has an increasing fundamental role
An article in the FarmingUK newsletter about the proportion of energy supply that comes from renewable generation is pretty revealing. For the first time, renewable energy has provided more electricity generation than coal and nuclear. In fact over 25% of UK electricity came from renewable sources 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
