‘U-turn yet again throws renewables into turmoil’
The Association said that whilst rising energy bills are a great concern, rolling back the green levies which fund environmental schemes is unlikely to deliver a long term solution to high energy costs and demand. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “The Prime Minister’s recent statement and subsequent rows between political parties yet again creates uncertainty […]
North Wales AM makes renewable energy fact-finding farm visit
Farmers’ Union of Wales members David and Richard Williams farm in partnership with their father Glyn Williams at Tyfos, Llandrillo, near Corwen – a farming enterprise extending to over 1,000 acres of land in the Dee Valley and in the Berwyn Mountains. In addition, they are tenants on a hill farm at Llangwm and […]
ADBA welcomes boost to on-farm AD market
Farmers interested in building an anaerobic digester below 250 kW will be able to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 to create a business plan, and a loan of up to £400,000, or 50% of the project costs, to help fund the building of the plant. Welcoming the support this will provide to […]
Whisky waste scientist is nominated for two prestigious awards
The President of Celtic Renewables was shortlisted for the Scottish Resources Outstanding Contribution award. The accolade is a “people’s award” decided by members of the public in an online vote. The Scottish Biofuel Programme, of which Professor Tangney is founding director, has also been nominated as Best Green Public Service or Public Sector Provision at […]
Biofuels debate set to continue after European Parliament vote
The Parliament agreed to a six per cent cap of crop-based biofuel production and ILUC (Indirect Land Use Change) factors from 2020, but gave no clear mandate to begin negotiations with the Environment Council. NFU combinable crops adviser James Mills said: “It is clear that many MEPs are not happy with the direction of the […]
2013 Defense Energy Technology Challenge (DETC)
SEaB Energy, the multi award winning manufacturer of small scale power plants, has been selected as one of the Winners in the 2013 Defense Energy Technology Challenge (DETC) that forms part a major part of the annual Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit (Hawai‘i, September 9 – 11). Along with 15 other winners, SEaB Energy was […]
Developer hails green light for pumped storage scheme
Today’s decision to approve plans for a 600MWh electricity pumped storage facility in disused slate quarries near Llanberis in north Wales has been hailed by the scheme’s developer as a key step in enabling Britain’s low carbon energy strategy and ensuring the lights stay on. Quarry Battery Company, which is aiming for the GBP 100m […]
The Energy Advice Line calls for renewables financial support
Julian Morgan, managing director of the price comparison, switching and advice service for energy consumers, said that organisations could save money and benefit the community as a whole by generating some of their own electricity. MPs on the Energy and Climate Change Committee have recommended that businesses, farms, co-operatives, local authorities and housing associations should […]
UK Government must adjust either De Gucht solar plan or UK policy framework
EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht today confirmed media reports over the weekend that the deal reached with China over the EU-China solar trade dispute will result in a minimum price for Chinese solar imports. This is believed to be €0.56 per Watt but the STA understands this is not finalised. A cap on the […]
