Great and good of biogas glitter at industry awards
This year’s UK AD & Biogas Industry Awards demonstrated the progress and outstanding innovation in all aspects of anaerobic digestion. Brought to you by ADBA, a record number of guests from the anaerobic digestion and biogas industry came together on the evening of 2 July to celebrate how far the sector has come and recognise […]
High Court quashes Pickles’ solar farm decision
In the High Court, Justice Lindblom has found in favour of Lark Energy and overturned the earlier decision of the Secretary of State to reject its planning application for a 24MW solar farm at Ellough in Suffolk. The High Court subsequently refused the Secretary of State leave to appeal. In particular, the Judge found that […]
The Archers: sensitively sited solar farm real opportunity for Ambridge
Radio 4’s Ambridge is to consider a planning application from Borchester Land for a solar farm. While Brian and Jenny Aldridge have expressed concerns the Solar Trade Association and the National Solar Centre are urging them to press Borchester Land to pursue best practice in solar farms, to ensure that the local wildlife, farmers and the local community benefit. […]
Re-Fuelling the Countryside – Opportunities for low carbon transport fuels
Alternative energy sources can play a key role in reducing the use of fossil based transport fuels on-farm and in rural communities, according to an RASE Report launched today (16th June 2014). “Re-Fuelling the Countryside: the prospects for low carbon farm and rural transport fuels” identifies farm sourced renewable energy including biogas, electric, hydrogen […]
REA welcomes political agreement on EU biofuels policy
The EU Energy Council this morning reached political agreement on measures to incorporate indirect land use change (ILUC) into EU biofuels policies, effectively bringing a close to almost two years of investment-blocking policy paralysis in the low carbon fuels sector. The key elements of the compromise package are: > A 7% cap on transport energy […]
STA members to open up their solar farms on 4th July for Solar Independence Day
Several members of the Solar Trade Association will open up their solar farms to visitors from local homes, schools, businesses and community groups across England and Wales on 4th July as part of a nationwide event called Solar Independence Day. The event seeks to give visitors the opportunity to ask any questions they have about […]
RHI upgrade makes more green heat technologies more affordable for more businesses
Long-awaited improvements to the world’s first Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) come into force today. The non-domestic RHI pays organisations for every unit (kWh) of useful heat produced using eligible renewable technologies. This counts towards the UK’s 2020 renewable energy target and helps reduce the UK’s dependence on polluting fossil fuels. The REA and affiliated trade […]
Expansion for East Anglian energy company
Impressive growth for a Suffolk energy company has led to expansion of their Woodbridge-based team. East Green Energy has appointed two new members of staff in recent weeks, boosting their commercial offering and service delivery. Danny Milne joins the business as a Service Engineer. An apprentice-trained plumbing and heating engineer, Danny learned his trade with […]
REA responds to latest CfD proposals and move to constrain solar farms
The REA is disappointed that today’s consultations on the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Contracts for Difference (CfDs) create more uncertainty and instability for most renewable power industries. Some CfD proposals, such as the treatment of biomass conversions and onshore wind on the Scottish Islands, will remain unclear until DECC publishes details of CfD budgeting arrangements. […]
