Monthly Archives: January 2010

Talybont Energy's Electric Car Arrives

Yesterday we collected “Bluebell” our new Mega City Electric car from Dragon Electric Vehicles in Cwmdu. Bluebell is one of the two cars in this year’s Talybont car share project. The other one is a biodiesel car for longer distance … Continue reading

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Tintern Angiddy Hydro project on BBC Radio Wales

This proposed hydro scheme on the Angiddy brook near Tintern was featured on BBC Radio Wales this morning.  Hefina Rendle of BBC Wales also visited our turbine yesterday and conducted a brief interview with one of our Talybont Energy Directors, … Continue reading

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Global Warming is Above Ground not Below?

Reuters (Oslo) report that tests show that the sea water under an East Antarctic ice shelf showed no sign of higher temperatures despite fears of a thaw linked to global warming that could bring higher world ocean levels. Sensors lowered through three … Continue reading

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Car Industry's response to the Electric Car

Carmakers emerging from a savage crisis hope to lure drivers to electric cars in the coming years, but cost, range and safety considerations mean many are still cautious, holding back from predicting an early sales boom.  As automakers showcased gleaming, … Continue reading

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The Green Valleys win the Nesta prize

We are delighted to hear that The Green Valleys project, of which Talybont Energy is a founder member, has just been announced as one of the winners in the Nesta Big Green Challenge competition. The Green Valleys is an umbrella … Continue reading

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Less cars in the USA – A change in behaviour?

Americans scrapped more vehicles than they bought last year as the ragged economy reduced demand and some major cities expanded mass transit service, according to a new report recently released by nonprofit group the Earth Policy Institute (EPI). The American scrappage scheme … Continue reading

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Grant available for small businesses looking at renewable energy in Powys

Are you a small business involved in or looking to enter the Renewables sector in Powys? Support and funding is available for: Micro enterprises (those with under 10 employees) already in the renewables sector wishing to gain or expand their … Continue reading

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