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Understanding the Green Deal
The Green Deal Scheme is being introduced by the government and is due to be launched in autumn this year (2012). This initiative aims to help domestic homes become better insulated and save their energy bills. While details have yet … Continue reading
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
Renewable Heat Premium Payment
A second phase of the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme, which gives money off renewable technologies like biomass boilers, air and ground source heat pumps and solar thermal panels, will be launched on 2nd April this year. The new … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest
Tagged community environmental projects, Renewable Energy
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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
Last Wednedsay
Did you notice that last Wednesday, the 22nd of February, the sun shined a little bit more than normal? May be not, but last Wednesday the UK reached 1GW of installed solar capacity. Some industry commentators had suggested that it … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, General Interest
Tagged Environmental Issues, Feed-in tariffs, PV panels, Renewable Energy
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Micro Hydro Guide
I found this hydro guide recently and thought it very useful for anyone exploring the possibility of having a micro hydro system. A well written, easy to follow guide it provides insights on how to calculate the water flow, thoughts … Continue reading
The Osbaston Archimedean Turbine
[posted by Peter W] On Sunday September 12th, three of us set off for Monmouth in our 100% biodiesel car Mr Chips to see the 150kW twin Archimedean Screw turbine on the river Monnow. There are videos of this type … Continue reading
Government’s Appeal Against Solar Ruling
The Friends of the Earth reported on the 6th of January that the Government is disputing the High Court’s decision that it acted illegally when it rushed through sudden cuts to solar payments. Friends of the Earth and two solar … Continue reading
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Tagged Community Energy, Feed-in tariffs, Renewable Energy
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£30 million announced for community green schemes and public sector energy efficiency
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has today announced funding of £10 million for local community energy projects, and a £20 million boost to the existing public sector energy efficiency loan scheme. Chris Huhne said: “This is great news for the public … Continue reading
Waste into Energy
Recently in Cardiff a new form of energy has been introduced by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. The water that 300,000 homes in south east Wales flushes away now gets sent to a £40m Advanced Anaerobic Digestion Facility based at Tremorfa. … Continue reading