REA welcomes Minister’s clarifications and reassurances on green gas policy changes
The REA welcomes reassurances from Energy Minister Greg Barker that DECC is not seeking to curtail the expansion of the UK’s fledgling green gas industry. The ‘RHI biomethane injection to grid tariff review’ (which closed to responses on 27th June) seeks to reduce the level of support for new biomethane injection (“green gas”) projects following […]
The Greener Group to become the UK’s first installer of revolutionary HYDRELIO floating solar PV systems
The Greener Group are pleased to announce that we are to become the first company in the UK to install the revolutionary new HYDRELIO floating Solar PV system for large bodies of water. Hydrelio brackets allow standard PV panels to be installed on bodies of water such as drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes and ponds. […]
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. […]
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 […]
