Today’s Energy Bill good news for farmers
The Energy Bill, introduced by Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, lays out significant electricity market reform. It includes plans to treble investment in clean power generation to £7.6 billion by 2020 – and farmers are set to benefit, says Terravesta chairman William Cracroft-Eley. “Today’s announcement shows that the government is putting serious backing […]
‘Wave of new investment in independent renewables forecast under FiT CfDs’
Colin Prestwich said: “We welcome more detail regarding the FiT CfD arrangements, and are pleased that the Levy Control Framework has been set at a reasonable amount. We believe FiT CfDs will be good for independent generators and will encourage more investment by businesses, communities and farmers in renewable energy projects. “Wind generators in particular […]
Electricity from the marshes
The technique already works on a small scale and will soon be applied in larger marshland areas throughout the world. On 23 November, researcher Marjolein Helder will defend her PhD research on generating electricity via plants at Wageningen University, part of Wageningen UR. She has also founded a spin-off company called Plant-e with her colleague […]
Prince of Wales to open UK’s first commercial scale gas-to-grid project
The plant – owned and operated by J V Energen, a joint venture between local farmers and the Duchy of Cornwall – is the first fully operational commercial scale plant in the UK to inject biomethane (renewable gas) directly into the gas grid on-site. Biomethane is formed from the decomposition of organic matter under controlled, […]
STA calls on Government to seize ‘easy and cost-effective win’ on solar power
Over the next 10 days, DECC will be deciding on the level of financial support for solar power under the Renewables Obligation (RO). The consultation has focused on utility-scale solar (5MW+), but the STA has raised concerns with DECC that the needs of mid-sized installations in the non-domestic sector must also be addressed. Nothing has […]
Milk production at Wiltshire Dairy secured
Stowell Farms in Pewsey will also use the EnviTec Biogas anaerobic digestion (AD) facility to educate bankers about renewable energy and to improve the image of agriculture locally. Farm manager Gavin Davies was faced with finding significant capital investment to improve the dairy unit at East Stowell and to meet amended slurry storage regulations. The […]
Sustainable farming experts call for change
Speaking at the event ‘The Changing Faces of Sustainability’, Professor Charles Godfray, a leading academic on this topic and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme for the Future of Food at Oxford University, said that the way we produce food today is unsustainable. Professor Godfray explained that the rising demand for food due to a […]
World’s biggest saw chain manufacturer launches unique chainsaw
Blount, the world’s largest manufacturer of saw chain, announces the launch of the OREGON® CS250 36V Cordless Chainsaw, the world’s only chainsaw with integrated PowerSharp® chain sharpening system. When the chain dulls, it is sharpened by simply pulling the PowerSharp® lever for 3 to 5 seconds. No need to ever cut with a dull chain […]
Snapshot poll reveals growing importance of renewables to UK landowners
The event, attended by a wide range of landowners, many of whom had travelled a considerable distance, was aimed specifically at those interested in gaining the knowledge and experience of other landowners who have already undertaken a renewable energy project. The event was organised by Fisher German (Chartered Surveyors), Saffery Champness (Chartered Accountants) and Forsters […]
