Category Archives: Community Projects

New 100% Electric Renault ZE Kangoo Van for community use

Talybont Energy is delighted to announce that we have ordered an 100% Electric Renault ZE Kangoo Van to replace electric Bluebell in our community car share scheme. The van has greater range (60-90 miles), faster performance, a very comfortable ride … Continue reading

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Talybont Energy test drive a ZE Kangoo Van

Since the death of Bluebell, our Talybont community electric car, we have been exploring what the replacement vehicle might be. Because we generate electricity, both via our turbine and via Henderson Hall PV panels, we are keen to have another … Continue reading

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Hay Festival

As we speak, our Talybont Community electric car, Bluebell is re-charging at a new mobile electric vehicle charging station at The Hay Festival.

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SCENE – sustainable community energy network

SCENE is a new sustainable community energy engagement and financing network. They can help communities embarking on developing community energy by: – Planning and development of your project from conception to completion – Creating innovative and fair business models – … Continue reading

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Get your “Over the Baas” T Shirt NOW

A group of young people in Talybont are raising funds for new skate park equipment and a pump track in the local playing fields. With the help of local pubs and the Talybont shop, they have had special “Over the … Continue reading

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Green Dragon’s Den 2012

The Green Dragon’s Den is back to the Hay Festival for 2012! Groups and businesses will be able to submit ideas for the Green Dragon’s Den sustainable development challenge. In 2012 four projects will have the chance to apply for … Continue reading

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Henderson Hall PV

The 4kW photo-voltaic (PV) panels Talybont Energy installed on the roof of Henderson Hall have just completed their first year of operation. In that time they generated over 3700 kWh of electricity, which is about 3/4 the average electricity consumption … Continue reading

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Llais y Goedwig

Llais y Goedwig is a voluntary association of woodland community groups that formed in Nov 2009 to provide a voice for community woodlands. We want to share our experiences, support each other and enhance local woodlands to benefit the people … Continue reading

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Western Power Distribution community chest

In partnership with The Centre for Sustainable Energy, Western Power Distribution is running another £50,000 grant scheme for communities in the Midlands, the South West and South Wales to help reduce their energy use. The aim of the grant scheme … Continue reading

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Abergavenny Super Home Opens Its Doors

On Saturday 17th March 2012 John Cranna will open the doors of his end terrace house in Lower Monk Street in Abergavenny for tours and questions on how he made his 1900′s house one of the most energy efficient in … Continue reading

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