Category Archives: General Interest

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

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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.

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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

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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

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Community Energy Schemes on the up

Encouraging article about the growth of community energy schemes here.

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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.

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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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Car Sharing we can only dream of!

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