No large-scale solar for next financial year
The Contracts for Difference (CfD) register has released by the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), the administrator of the CfD scheme [The register is available at https://lowcarboncontracts.uk/ ]. In this it has been confirmed that neither of the two solar projects that won CfD contracts for the next financial year will go ahead. Head of […]
The St Andrews Prize for the Environment
Following receipt of over 400 entries from around the world, three finalists have been chosen for this year’s prestigious St Andrews Prize for the Environment. The winner will receive $100,000 USD and the two runners-up will each receive $25,000 USD. The Prize is a joint environmental initiative by the University of St Andrews in Scotland […]
Red-tape cut to help businesses power themselves
Responding to Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles’ announcement that the permitted development threshold for rooftop solar panels on commercial property is to be increased from 50KW to 1MW, the Renewable Energy Association’s Chief Executive Dr Nina Skorupska said: “We are delighted with today’s announcement which will make it much easier […]
New solar trade body launched in Scotland
A number of leading members of the Solar Trade Association (STA), which speaks on behalf of the UK solar energy industry, have launched a new Scotland branch. STA Scotland is set to become the leading voice for solar in Scotland, advising and developing policy with the Scottish Government and raising awareness of the benefits of […]
Bayer loses libel action with regards to pesticide harm claims
German chemical giant Bayer has failed in its attempt to sue Friends of the Earth Germany over its claims that thiacloprid, a pesticide manufactured by Bayer, harms bees. Responding to yesterday’s ruling by a judge in Dusseldorf that the environmental group had a right to voice its concerns, Friends of the Earth (England, Wales and […]
Solar airplane shows power of sunshine electricity
A solar powered plane, Solar Impulse 2, took off from Abu Dhabi this morning on the first leg of its round the world flight. Paul Barwell, CEO of the UK’s Solar Trade Association, commented: “This shows the power of solar technology: simple, clean and becoming ever more efficient.” “We are seeing solar racing cars, solar […]
EU vote on biofuels ‘undermines food security’
The latest vote by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee signifies a bad day for sustainable biofuels and damages renewable energy policy across Europe, the NFU has said today. The vote on the Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) proposal will enforce a 6 per cent cap on amount of crops used for fuel. This will hinder […]
Agronomy company wins Champion of Champions award
Environmental Crop Management Limited (ECM) has won the Green Apple Champion of Champions award 2014 for environmental best practice against stiff competition from organisations such as M&S, Honda and Network Rail. The award was made by The Green Organisation, an independent international group that rewards and promotes environmental best practice around the world. The company […]
Soil Association Woodmark recognised as Monitoring Organisation in the EU
Soil Association Woodmark has announced today (5 February 2015) it has been recognised as a Monitoring Organisation for the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) on illegal logging. As one of only four other Monitoring Organisations with capacity to cover all EU states, Woodmark will help companies meet EUTR obligations providing them with a cost effective […]
