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Video review of new Zoe electric car
This isn’t the electric vehicle that Talybont Energy is going to get but it’s the very attractively priced Zoe – the latest from Renault. I like the fact that Renault will rent you a long distance car if the Zoe … Continue reading
New use for old electric car batteries
This interesting new R&D programme could potentially solve two problems – how to re-use batteries from electric vehicles and how homes might store (or effectively time shift) power generated when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing (i.e. … Continue reading
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Helpful short video about electric cars
This 7 minute video is upbeat but does convey the basic facts.
10 tips for a greener 2013
Happy 2013 to all our Talybont Energy friends. Here are some helpful tips for a greener 2013.
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Zero Carbon Santa Run
6 Santas delivering gifts in Talybont via electric Twizys. See here
Have fun sharing on National Sharing Day – Nov 14th
Did you know that Britons use their lawnmowers for an average of just four hours a year? The rest of the time, they’re just gathering dust in the shed. And as for power drills… they are only used for an … Continue reading
Community Energy Schemes on the up
Encouraging article about the growth of community energy schemes here.
Sustainable Furniture and market forces
Interesting 4 minute video by David Mitchell, the comedian, discussing the problem of furniture which only lasts a few years.
Eating on the Wild Side
Delighted to read The Observer article describing foraging in our local Brecon Beacons hedgerows with our new Talybont Energy project worker, Adele Nozedar. We look forward to Adele teaching us how to eat nettles.
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