STA responds to reports of possible policy changes for solar power
BusinessGreen quotes Government sources confirming that DECC will launch an “imminent” review of solar support schemes. If this includes the Renewables Obligation (RO) this will be the third RO Review for solar power in less than three years. The STA has been concerned about this prospect for some time and is expecting a meeting with […]
IPCC sets out vast potential for solar power
The full report on Climate Change Mitigation options was published today by the IPCC Working Group III. The report includes a 137 page analysis of the energy system, which is responsible for 35% of global emissions. Renewable energy provided 21% of world electricity demand in 2012. The IPCC calculate that renewables can meet world primary […]
Changes to renewable energy State Aid Guidelines “a big risk”
The outcome of the European Commission’s review of State Aid Guidelines for renewable energy between 2014 and 2020 will be published today. The Commission has reviewed the Guidelines to move renewables support programmes towards competitive allocation mechanisms such as auctions. The REA and STA have been working with Government and fellow […]
Gazasia and Aseagas celebrate inaugural bio-methane digestion plant in the Philippines
On March 18th Richard Lilleystone, Chief Executive Officer of UK based Gazasia Ltd, took part in a tree planting ceremony at the site of the first Aseagas bio-methane digestion plant in the Philippines. He was accompanied by Sabin Aboitiz and Juan Alfonso, President and Chief Operating Officer respectively of Aseagas Corporation, Gazasia’s joint venture with […]
GIB present their investment plans at UK AD & Biogas
Welcoming the opportunity to address the AD industry at the sector’s largest dedicated event, UK AD & Biogas 2014 (2-3 July), Partha Vasudev, Vice President Waste & Bioenergy, Green Investment Bank (GIB), has been confirmed a key speaker at the ADBA organised annual show. The Green Investment Bank has an important role to play in […]
Biodiesel production goes eco-friendly
The global production of biofuels – such as ethanol and biodiesel – has increased by over 600 per cent in a decade to more than 100 billion litres in 2011. Biofuels are used widely in the transport sector and account for three per cent of total road transport fuel globally1. However, biofuels production has been […]
REA comments on Budget 2014
Chancellor George Osborne has hailed the role of renewables and energy efficiency in reducing energy costs – but risks undermining investment in renewables by freezing the Carbon Price Floor. Responding, REA Chief Executive Dr Nina Skorupska said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s acknowledgement that the way to bring down energy costs over the long-term is to […]
REA welcomes report showing 63% of MPs grasp economic value of UK renewables
The REA welcomes a report to be launched today by Dods Renewable Energy Dialogue, which reveals that 63% of surveyed MPs “agreed with the idea that renewable energy benefited the UK economy” while 69% “agreed that renewables would create significant employment opportunities”. The report’s main recommendation is that policy makers “work to build a political […]
RHI review can put tariff on long-tariff footing
Reacting to this morning’s [28 Feb] news from DECC that the biomethane injection tariff will be reviewed, Charlotte Morton, chief executive, ADBA said: “We welcome the announcement that the government plans to review the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) biomethane injection tariff. The industry needs tariffs which will fairly incentivise all scales of biomethane injection, and […]
